The Role of Banks in Transition Economies

Lawrence Goldberg and Lawrence White
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Lawrence Goldberg: University of Miami, USA
Lawrence White: New York University, USA

Chapter 15 in Economies in Transition:Conception, Status and Prospects, 2002, pp 251-273 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionRecent Experience in Eastern EuropeThe Asymmetric Information Paradigm and Its Implications for the Patterns of FinanceThe Inherent Asymmetric Information Problem of FinanceImplications for the Structure of FinanceThe U.S. ExperienceThe Potential Drawbacks of Relying on BanksThe Dangers of Inadequate Prudential (Safety and Soundness) RegulationBanks as an Instrument for Government-Directed Credit AllocationA Summing UpConclusionNotesReferences

Date: 2002
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