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# Bank Market Structure
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## Definition
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The organisation and composition of the banking industry, including the number of banks, their size, and their market shares. Market structure affects competition, efficiency, and stability in banking.
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## Source Chapter
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Book II, Chapter 2
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## Context
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Smith examines how market structure affects banking efficiency and stability, showing how competition among banks can enhance both efficiency and stability.
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## Economic Domain
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Regulation
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