Why Do Banks Exist? An Incomplete Contracts Perspective

Bank lending has proven to be quite resilient. The onset of digital financial markets has not upended the fact that most small- and medium-sized companies seek financing from banks, not via the issuance of bonds. And if game-theoretic literature from the 80s and 90s is any guide, this will not change anytime soon. Decentralized bond … Continue reading Why Do Banks Exist? An Incomplete Contracts Perspective