Alternative financial service providers and the spatial void hypothesis

This paper examines the use of alternative financial service providers (AFSPs) such as check-cashing outlets and pawnshops in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Allegheny counties. Also explores whether these providers are disproportionately serving minority and low-income areas.

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Year of publication:	2007
Authors:	Smith, Tony E. ; Smith, Marvin M. ; Wackes, John
Institutions:	Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Community Affairs Discussion Paper.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Number 07-01
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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