The Valuation Effects of Geographic Diversification : Evidence From U.S. Banks /

This paper assesses the impact of the geographic diversification of bank holding company (BHC) assets across the United States on their market valuations. Using two novel identification strategies based on the dynamic process of interstate bank deregulation, we find that exogenous increases in geogr...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteur: Laeven, Luc
Andere auteurs: Goetz, Martin, Levine, Ross
Formaat: Tijdschrift
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012.
Reeks:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2012/050
Online toegang:Full text available on IMF