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Basel II and the Value of Bank Differentiation

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  • Hege, Ulrich
  • Feess, Eberhard

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This paper analyzes optimal bank capital requirements when regulation can be differentiated according to banks’ heterogeneous risk-assessment capabilities. The new Basel II Accord provides the opportunity to do by introducing distinct regulatory systems for banks authorized to apply internal ratings and externally rated banks.

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  • Hege, Ulrich & Feess, Eberhard, 2007. "Basel II and the Value of Bank Differentiation," HEC Research Papers Series 879, HEC Paris.
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    Keywords

    bank capital regulation; capital adequacy; bank competition; risk-taking; Basel Accord; internal ratings;
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    JEL classification:

    • H41 - Public Economics - - Publicly Provided Goods - - - Public Goods
    • K13 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Tort Law and Product Liability; Forensic Economics

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