List of Figures and Tables Preface About the Authors Introduction; V.Boscia, A.Carretta & P.Schwizer PART 1: OVERVIEW OF CO-OPERATIVE BANKING The Theory and Experience of Cooperative Banking; V.Boscia & R.Di Salvo Institutional Models, Role of Shareholders, Governance; P.Schwizer & V.Stefanelli Merger and Acquisition in the Cooperative Banking Sector; V.Stefanelli Outsourcing Strategies in Cooperative Banking; A.Carretta Shareholder Value and Efficiency...