Geography
The Geography of Microfinance Access in Rural Subsistence Economies
Quick fact
Studies in rural Bangladesh found that a 1-kilometer increase in distance to the nearest microfinance branch reduces loan participation by up to 10%.
Why this is interesting
In many villages, a microfinance loan can change a family's future—yet for millions, the nearest lender is hours away. Why does something as simple as distance decide who gets access to credit?