with clients, we explore patterns of cost and efficiency in MFIs. We find that improved operational efficiency comes with …

this purpose, we measure the intermediation quality of a bank by estimating its profit and cost efficiency while taking the …

with clients, we explore patterns of cost and efficiency in MFIs. We find that improved operational efficiency comes with …

This paper examines the nexus between cost efficiency and economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region …. We apply a causality analysis between cost efficiency and financial deepening using the Generalized Methods of Moments …' efficiency and the increase of regulation to spur a more stable financial system and foster financial deepening in the future …

economically significant effect of higher mean cost efficiency for economic growth, suggesting that the interaction between better … effects of deepening capital markets are only significant beyond a certain efficiency threshold of approximately 70 percent …

Does political connection affect bank efficiency during both financial and political crises? This study addresses this …, thus supporting the bailout theory. We also find that political connections influenced the efficiency of banks during the …

this purpose, we measure the intermediation quality of a bank by estimating its profit and cost efficiency while taking the …

profitability and efficiency, and (b) depth in contrast to breadth mitigates risks. Overall, our findings do not confirm a …

This study examines the efficiency of the financial sector in African countries. It aims to investigate if ìThe … intermediation process and efficiency in the banking system (Vittas, 1991; Howard & Haynes, 2001). In this paper, the cost function …