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The Social Function of Asset Classes in Microfinance

In: Microfinance Institutions

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  • Harry Hummels
  • Matteo Milione

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This chapter examines, within the specific context of microfinance, the proposition that different asset classes have different social functions. It considers the role of donations, debt, and equity in funding MFIs. These three groups of financing sources have their own specific characteristics, financial and social benefits, and effects, explored in the chapter. The goal is to examine whether and how asset classes shape the social and financial performance of MFIs.

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  • Harry Hummels & Matteo Milione, 2014. "The Social Function of Asset Classes in Microfinance," Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance, in: Roy Mersland & R. Øystein Strøm (ed.), Microfinance Institutions, chapter 9, pages 162-186, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:psifcp:978-1-137-39966-3_9
    DOI: 10.1057/9781137399663_9
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    1. Golesorkhi, Sougand & Mersland, Roy & Piekkari, Rebecca & Pishchulov, Grigory & Randøy, Trond, 2019. "The effect of language use on the financial performance of microfinance banks: Evidence from cross-border activities in 74 countries," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 54(3), pages 213-229.
    2. Mario La Torre & Helen Chiappini (ed.), 2020. "Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance," Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance, Palgrave Macmillan, number 978-3-030-40248-8.

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