| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5085078 | International Review of Financial Analysis | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We study the determinants of interest rate margins for Latin American banks. ⺠Concentration and market share have little or no influence on interest rate margins. ⺠More efficient and more competitive banking markets result in lower spreads. ⺠Economic growth appears to reduce spreads.
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Authors
Georgios E. Chortareas, Jesús G. Garza-GarcÃa, Claudia Girardone,