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Does Bank Capital Increase the Productivity of the Banking Industry? A Critical Review Cover

Does Bank Capital Increase the Productivity of the Banking Industry? A Critical Review

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|Sep 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 5 - 34
Submitted on: Dec 12, 2023
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Accepted on: May 20, 2024
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Published on: Sep 1, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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