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Expansion and welfare in microfinance: A screening model
, Viswanath Pingali
Published in Elsevier
2015
Volume: 53
   
Pages: 1 - 7
Abstract
The expansion of microfinance has triggered concerns of rising indebtedness and higher default and interest rates. Using a screening model, we show that even if interest and default rates increase due to expansion, borrower welfare may improve. This is because: (i) all borrowers previously denied credit can obtain loans and (ii) screening costs for pre-existing borrowers go down. Hence, policies that seek to regulate interest and screening levels can be counterproductive.
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JournalData powered by TypesetEconomic Modelling
PublisherData powered by TypesetElsevier
ISSN02649993
Open AccessNo