Abstract
Jordan undertook major financial sector liberalization starting in the early of 1990s. The effect of this reform on the efficiency of the banking sector is evaluated. A non-parametric method of Data Development Analysis (DEA) has been used to arrive at the efficiency scores for a panel data sample covering eight Jordanian commercial banks over the period 1984 to 2001. The findings suggest that liberalization program was followed by an observable increase in efficiency. Another finding of the study is that large banks demonstrated the faster productivity growth during the liberalization. The study has important implications such as guiding the government policy regarding deregulation and liberalization. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@ haworthpress.com> Website: <http://www.HaworthPress.com
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Islam and Business |
Subtitle of host publication | Cross-Cultural and Cross-National Perspectives |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 71-106 |
Number of pages | 36 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781136776595 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780789025173 |
Publication status | Published - May 22 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Commercial banks
- Data Development Analysis
- Financial institutions
- Financial liberalization
- Jordan
- Jordanian commercial banks
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- General Arts and Humanities