agencies, but existing evidence suggests that these reforms will not improve bank stability or efficiency. While some countries …This paper presents new and official survey information on bank regulations in 142 countries and makes comparisons with … two earlier surveys. The data do not suggest that countries have primarily reformed their bank regulations for the better …

show some evidence that the X-efficiency of a foreign-owned bank is strongly influenced by the competitiveness of its home …

agencies, but existing evidence suggests that these reforms will not improve bank stability or efficiency. While some countries …This paper presents new and official survey information on bank regulations in 142 countries and makes comparisons with … two earlier surveys. The data do not suggest that countries have primarily reformed their bank regulations for the better …

development, economic growth, income inequality, and poverty) and micro levels (efficiency of traditional commercial banks). We … observe a significant impact on most of the fronts. MFIs’ participation increases overall savings (total bank deposits) and … them to more competition triggering higher efficiency …