In the current paper we examine the two major hypotheses related with depositor discipline. The first hypothesis is called ‘the interest rest channel'-hypothesis. The second one is called ‘the deposit growth rate channel'- hypothesis. According to the first hypothesis, if depositor...

In this paper, we have attempted to conduct a mean-test to determine if the Basel I Accord had any significant effect on bank activities. The mean-test indicates that it had significant impact on bank activities. We find that the Accord was successful in raising the capital ratios and equity of...

We examine the relationship between trade balance and net export with both, the official and real effective exchange rates on the J-Curve hypothesis and find evidence to support in favor of the hypothesis, coming from a panel data of 49 developing countries from Africa. Countries can improve...