| Finance Against Poverty: Volume 2: Country Case Studies Contributor(s): David, Hulme (Author), Mosley, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 041512431X ISBN-13: 9780415124317 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1996 Annotation: In two volumes these books review and expand the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be alleviated by providing small loans to microentrepreneurs. Volume 1 provides detailed analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in this field. Volume 2 presents empirical evidence drawn from comparative experiences in seven developing countries. The work assesses the success of this policy and provides some startling conclusions. This is essential reading for all those interested in development, poverty-reduction, social welfare and finance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Business & Economics | Banks & Banking - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 338.900 |
| LCCN: 96225096 |
| Series: Finance Against Poverty |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 5.68" W x 13.24" (1.35 lbs) 472 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over the last decade, the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be alleviated by providing small loans to micro-entrepreneurs has become increasingly popular. This volume examines the effectiveness of this theory when put into practice. The book presents empirical evidence drawn from comparative experiences in seven developing countries and produces some startling conclusions. This work should be essential reading for all those interested in development, poverty-reduction, social welfare and finance. Volume One provides a detailed analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in the field. |