Finance
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Mobile money markets and financial inclusion in Africa
How did adopting platform "interoperability" - a policy that promotes transactions and competition across operators - impact mobile money users in Africa?
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The impacts of expanding credit on firm entry and growth in Brazil
Economy-wide expansion of credit for SMEs in Brazil induced entry of more capable firms but did not change employment at the municipal level
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Using lotteries to attract deposits: Evidence from Mexican banks
Lottery incentives in Mexico attracted unbanked households to open bank accounts and caused a persistent increase in the flow of deposits and the stock of savings
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Mobile Money: Issue 2
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Microfinance: Issue 2
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How lumpy investments determine the effect of expanding financial services: Evidence from Uganda
Grants and finance can alleviate poverty traps associated with lumpy investments, but the impact on development depends on the supply of investment goods
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The impact of multiple savings accounts on microentrepreneurs in Malawi
Improving access to saving tools helps urban Malawian microentrepreneurs save and adjust labour supply decisions
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The impacts of flexible repayment schedules: Evidence from borrowers and lenders in India
Offering loans with flexible repayment schedules can improve outcomes for vulnerable borrowers while also reducing the risks faced by lending institutions
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The impact of mobile money on poor rural households: Evidence from Uganda
Mobile money agents need additional support to transform lives in poor rural areas