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Poverty and wellbeing impacts of microfinance: What do we know?
Maîtrot, Mathilde; Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel - 2017
Over the last 35 years, microfinance has been generally regarded as an effective policy tool in the fight against … address this question, we conduct a systematic review of the quantitative literature of microfinance's impacts in the … the limited comparability of outcomes and the heterogeneity of microfinance-lending technologies, together with a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011943793
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Social capital, political connections, and household enterprises: Evidence from Vietnam
Kinghan, Christina; Newman, Carol - 2015
Social capital and political connections can play an important role in developing countries where markets fail and institutions are weak. This paper explores their role in household micro-enterprise operation and success in the rural low-income setting of Vietnam. We propose that social capital...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011418621
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Microcredit and poverty alleviation: Can microcredit close the deal?
Quibria, M. G. - 2012
This paper explores the relationship between microcredit and poverty reduction. To investigate this question, we posit …, technology, product demand and entrepreneurial skills. The paper argues that the impact of microcredit is likely to be different … economic environment, marked by stagnant technology and market saturation. Finally, it is suggested that microcredit has a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319881
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Capital allocation, credit access, and firm growth in Viet Nam
Kinghan, Christina; Newman, Carol; O'Toole, Conor - 2018
In this paper, we explore the relationship between firm growth, access to finance, and the efficiency of capital allocation in Viet Nam over the period 2005-2015. Using data from the UNU-WIDER Viet Nam SME survey, we test whether firms with higher marginal returns to capital are more or less...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011943874
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Social and political capital in rural Viet Nam
Markussen, Thomas - 2015
' Union, Women's Union, etc.) and other voluntary organizations, trust, and the significance of family ties in economic … Communist Party membership, trust and access to informal insurance. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011418649
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Social capital, network effects and savings in rural Vietnam
Newman, Carol; Tarp, Finn; Van Den Broeck, Katleen - 2012
Information failures are a major barrier to formal financial saving in low income countries. Households in rural communities often lack the information necessary to set up formal deposit accounts or are uncertain about the returns to saving formally. In this paper, we explore the extent to which...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010319955
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On the effects of formalization on taxes and wages: Panel evidence from Vietnam
Boly, Amadou - 2015
Based on a unique panel dataset consisting of both formal and informal firms surveyed every other year from 2005 to 2013, this paper explores the benefits of formalization to the government and firm employees in Vietnam. We find that formalization benefits the government by increasing the amount...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011418575
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On the benefits of formalization: Panel evidence from Vietnam
Boly, Amadou - 2015
This paper examines the relationship between formalization and firm-level outcomes in Vietnam using a unique panel dataset. Results show that switching firms differ from informal nonswitching firms, confirming heterogeneity. We also find that becoming formal leads to increased profits, value...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011418583
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Conflict and entrepreneurial activity in Afghanistan: Findings from the national risk vulnerability assessment data
Ciarli, Tommaso; Parto, Saeed; Savona, Maria - 2010
The paper examines the relationship between conflict and entrepreneurial activity in Afghanistan, drawing upon a unique data set, the National Risk and Vulnerability Assessment household survey 2005. Afghanistan is severely underdeveloped and poor. Conflict has persisted in vast swathes of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010333036
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Breaking the metal ceiling: Female entrepreneurs who succeed in male-dominated sectors
Campos, Francisco; Goldstein, Markus; McGorman, Laura; … - 2017
Occupational segregation significantly contributes to the earnings gender gap worldwide. We look at differences in outcomes for male and female enterprises and their sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, a region of high female participation in entrepreneurship. Data on Uganda show that women breaking...
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