Abstract
This study evaluates the monopoly power of Qatar banking industry during the period 1993 to 2002. The sample consists of panel of 60 observations using the 'H-statistic' by Panzar and Rosse and investigates the market structure using the most frequently applied measures of concentration k-bank concentration ratio and Herfindahl Hirschman index. Both of the concentration indices indicate that the Qatar had a 'very concentrated market'. The Panzar and Rosse 'H-statistic' suggests that Qatar banks operate under monopolistic competition. Qatar Central Bank should be very cautious in granting mergers among banks, in particular among large 'core' banks.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-181 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | International Journal of Business Innovation and Research |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- H-statistic
- Herfindahl-Hirschman index
- K-bank concentration ratio
- Panzar and Rosse
- Qatar
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation