1. Introduction
  1.1 Background and rationale
  1.2 Research objectives
  1.3 Research questions
  1.4 Significance of the study
2. Literature Review
  2.1 Definition and measures of bank competition
  2.2 Relationship between bank competition and financial stability
  2.3 Effects of bank competition on bank risk-taking behavior
  2.4 Impact of bank competition on loan quality and systemic risk
3. Research Methodology
  3.1 Research design
  3.2 Data collection methods
  3.3 Sample selection
  3.4 Data analysis techniques
4. Results and Analysis
  4.1 Overview of bank competition measures in selected markets
  4.2 Relationship between bank competition and bank risk-taking behavior
  4.3 Effects of bank competition on loan quality and systemic risk
5. Discussion
  5.1 Interpretation of results
  5.2 Comparison with existing literature
  5.3 Implications for policymakers and regulators