A Crisis Structure of Bank Profitability Determinants: Evidence from Romania

(Costache) Munteanu, Ionica

Abstract

A Crisis Structure of Bank Profitability Determinants: Evidence from Romania

Ionica (Costache) Munteanu

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

May 20, 2011

Abstract:
This research paper used a multivariate regression model to analyze the influence of bank-specific factors and macroeconomic factors over bank profitability, on a sample of 20 commercial banks active in Romania in the period 2002-2009. The results showed different determinations in the crisis years (2008-2009) comparative with the pre-crisis period.

Keywords: bank profitability, global crisis, explanatory variables

JEL Classification: E44

working papers series

Date posted: February 17, 2012 ; Last revised: February 24, 2012

Suggested Citation

(Costache) Munteanu, Ionica, A Crisis Structure of Bank Profitability Determinants: Evidence from Romania (May 20, 2011). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2006589

Contact Information

Ionica (Costache) Munteanu (Contact Author)

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration ( email )

Bd. Carol I no.22
Iasi, RO-700505
Romania