Title Bank efficiency and competition in low-income countries : the case of Uganda / prepared by David Hauner and Shanaka J. Peiris

Published [Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, African Department, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (29 pages) : illustrations Series IMF working paper ; WP/05/240 IMF working paper ; WP/05/240. Summary There is a concern that the state-dominated, inefficient, and fragile banking systems in many low-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, are a major hindrance to economic growth. This paper systematically analyzes the impact of the far-reaching banking sector reforms undertaken in Uganda to improve competition and efficiency. Using models that have been previously used only in industrial countries, we find that the level of competition has increased significantly and has been associated with a rise in efficiency. Moreover, on average, larger banks and foreign-owned banks have become more efficient, while smaller banks have become less efficient in the face of increased competitive pressures Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-27) Notes Print version record Subject Banks and banking -- Uganda Banks and banking Economic policy SUBJECT Uganda -- Economic policy Subject Uganda Form Electronic book Author Peiris, Shanaka J. (Shanaka Jayanath), 1975- author. International Monetary Fund. African Department, issuing body ISBN 1283515180 9781283515184 9781451907957 1451907958

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