The Effect of Political Instability on Bank Profitability: Evidence from Ethiopia

The study aims to examine the effect of political instability on Bank profitability. To achieve this object, researcher used World database and data from annual audit financial statements 15 selected commercial Banks for period 2012-2016. applied generalized method moments analyze Both descriptive analysis inferential statistics are made in regard. result estimation shows that positively affects specific variables such as credit risk ratio, Non-interest income total asset Cost ratio essential factors Growth gross domestic product inflation significant determinants size, liquidity insignificant. is helpful higher government officials, policymakers, shareholders, top management, etc. Moreover, contributed existing literature by linking