The Nigerian banking consolidation process is examined using a dynamic panel for the period 2000–2010. The Arellano and Bond (1991) dynamic general method of moment approach is adopted to estimate a cost function taking into account the possible endogeneity of the covariates. The main finding is that the Nigerian banking sector has benefited from the consolidation ...

This paper analyses technical efficiency in Angolan banks from 2005 to 2010 with an innovative production frontier model, the inline image model. The intermediate approach is adopted. It is observed that the efficiency increases over the observation period, according to the international experience, market share and local markets. Policy implications indicate that ...

This paper analyses technical efficiency in Angolan banks from 2005 to 2010 with an innovative production frontier model, the inline image model. The intermediate approach is adopted. It is observed that the efficiency increases over the observation period, according to the international experience, market share and local markets. Policy implications indicate that ...