Publication

2010-08-17 - Zed Books

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHG178.3
  • LCCHG178.3 .B38 2010

Description

Since its emergence in the 1970s, microfinance has risen to become one of the most high-profile policies to address poverty in developing and transition countries. It is beloved of rock stars, movie stars, royalty, high-profile politicians and 'troubleshooting' economists. In this provocative and controversial analysis, Milford Bateman reveals that microfinance doesn't actually work. In fact, the case for it has been largely built on hype, on egregious half-truths and latterly on the Wall Street-style greed of those promoting and working in microfinance.

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