Innovative Experiences in Access to Finance: Market-Friendly Roles for the Visible Hand?

by Augusto de la Torre, Juan Carlos Gozzi, Sergio Schumukler

Interest in access to finance and awareness of its importance have increased significantly since the early 2000s. Growing evidence suggests that lack of access to credit prevents many households and firms from financing high-return investment projects, which has an adverse effect on growth and poverty alleviation. Despite the increasing awareness of the importance of access to finance among both researchers and policymakers, there are still some major...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821370804
• ISBN13: 9780821370803
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"