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An overall perspective on banking regulation

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We survey the theory of banking regulation from the general perspective of regulatory theory. Starting by considering the different justifications of financial intermediation, we proceed to identify the market failures that make banking regulation necessary. We then succinctly compare how the analysis of regulation compares in the domains of banking and industrial organization. Finally we analyse why a safety net for banks could be part of banking regulation and how it can be structured in an efficient way.

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  • Xavier Freixas, 2003. "An overall perspective on banking regulation," Economics Working Papers 664, Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
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    Banking regulation; efficiency; financial stability; banking supervision;
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    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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