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Microfinance is typically associated with joint liability of group members. However, a large part of microfinance … contracts. Moreover, we show that microfinance institutions offer group loans when the loan size is rather large, refinancing … costs are high, and competition between microfinance institutions is low. Otherwise, individual loans are offered …
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We study the effects of competition on loan rates and portfolio-at-risk in microcredit markets using a new database from rating agencies, covering 379 microbanks located in 67 countries between 2002 and 2008. Our study reveals different competitive effects in nonprofit and for-profit microbanks....
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We investigate the effects of team competition on pro-social lending activity on Kiva.org, the first microlending website to match lenders with entrepreneurs in developing countries. Using naturally occurring field data, we find that lenders who join teams contribute 1.2 more loans ($30–$42)...
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