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Trying to understand the demand for microinsurance

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    (Social Finance Programme, International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland)

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  • Craig Churchill, 2002. "Trying to understand the demand for microinsurance," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 14(3), pages 381-387.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:14:y:2002:i:3:p:381-387
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.882
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    1. Jean-Philippe Platteau, 1997. "Mutual insurance as an elusive concept in traditional rural communities," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(6), pages 764-796.
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    2. Llanto, Gilberto M., 2008. "Policy and Regulatory Issues and Challenges in Microinsurance: a Philippine Case," Philippine Journal of Development PJD 2007 Vol. XXXIV No. 1, Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
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    6. James C. Brau & Gary M. Woller, 2004. "Microfinance: A Comprehensive Review of the Existing Literature," Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance, Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management, vol. 9(1), pages 1-28, Spring.
    7. Hisaki KONO & Kazushi TAKAHASHI, 2010. "Microfinance Revolution: Its Effects, Innovations, And Challenges," The Developing Economies, Institute of Developing Economies, vol. 48(1), pages 15-73, March.
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    9. Giesbert, Lena, 2012. "Subjective Risk and Participation in Micro Life Insurance in Ghana," GIGA Working Papers 210, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies.
    10. Steinert, Janina I. & Zenker, Juliane & Filipiak, Ute & Movsisyan, Ani & Cluver, Lucie D. & Shenderovich, Yulia, 2018. "Do saving promotion interventions increase household savings, consumption, and investments in Sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic review and meta-analysis," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 104(C), pages 238-256.
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    12. Platteau, Jean-Philippe & De Bock, Ombeline & Gelade, Wouter, 2017. "The Demand for Microinsurance: A Literature Review," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 94(C), pages 139-156.

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