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Banking structure and financial stability: a comparison of Chinese and German banking systems

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  • CAI Conglu

    (Department of Finance and Banking, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China)

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In the process of financial globalization and diversification, the issue of financial stability has become heated all over the world. This paper attempts to uncover the delicate relationship between banking structure and financial stability by comparing and analyzing the situation of the Chinese and German banking systems. This paper suggests that (i) the trade-off between competition and concentration in banking industry is a vital factor to maintain financial stability and (ii) concentration is not always a bad thing for financial stability, especially in banking systems with discontent bank performance.

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  • CAI Conglu, 2006. "Banking structure and financial stability: a comparison of Chinese and German banking systems," Frontiers of Economics in China-Selected Publications from Chinese Universities, Higher Education Press, vol. 1(3), pages 433-448, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:fec:journl:v:1:y:2006:i:3:p:433-448
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    Keywords

    banking structure; financial stability; Chinese banking system; German banking system;
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    JEL classification:

    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • N20 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - General, International, or Comparative

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