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Economics

The Role of Microfinance in Poverty Alleviation and Community Empowerment

Quick fact

Studies show that while microfinance increases access to credit, its average impact on poverty reduction is modest, and it has not consistently raised household income or consumption beyond a small effect.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that small loans can change the world. But do they really lift people out of poverty, or just into debt?