Rural households in developing countries continue to have limited access to credit although credit is thought to play a vital role not only in agricultural activities but also in poverty reduction through improving the economic and social wellbeing of the people. Existing studies on rural credit...

Prosper or Perish -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Overview and Research Questions -- 1. Local Governments, Rural Credit, and Regional Development in China -- Appendix: Case Study Indicators, Household Survey, and Sources --...