21-120 the Use of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI)to Measure Bank

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21-120 The use of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) to measure bank concentration has been criticized because

• A)ascertaining whether the relevant geographic scope of the market should be regional,national,or city is becoming increasingly difficult to determine.
• B)the index was originally designed for nonfinancial competition.
• C)separating financial markets into banks,thrifts,and insurance companies is becoming increasingly difficult to justify.
• D)All of the above.
• E)Answers A and C only.

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