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Bank Transaction Costs
Definition
The expenses associated with banking operations, including note issuance, clearing, and lending activities. These costs affect the efficiency of banking services and their contribution to economic development.
Source Chapter
Book II, Chapter 2
Context
Smith examines how transaction costs affect banking efficiency and economic development. He shows how innovations that reduce transaction costs can significantly enhance the contribution of banking to economic growth.
Economic Domain
Accumulation