01815cas a2200253 a 4500 AALejournalIMF003817 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451862591 1018-5941 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Hauner, David. Bank Efficiency and Competition in Low-Income Countries : The Case of Uganda / David Hauner, Shanaka Peiris. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2005. 1 online resource (31 pages) IMF Working Papers <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students There is a concern that the state-dominated, inefficient, and fragile banking systems in many low-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, are a major hindrance to economic growth. This paper systematically analyzes the impact of the far-reaching banking sector reforms undertaken in Uganda to improve competition and efficiency. Using models that have been previously used only in industrial countries, we find that the level of competition has increased significantly and has been associated with a rise in efficiency. Moreover, on average, larger banks and foreign-owned banks have become more efficient, while smaller banks have become less efficient in the face of increased competitive pressures. Mode of access: Internet Peiris, Shanaka. IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2005/240 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2005/240/001.2005.issue-240-en.xml IMF e-Library