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The Structure And Importance Of Informal Financial Groups In Cameroon

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  • Schrieder, Gertrud
  • Cuevas, Carlos E.

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Based on a 1988 survey, this paper shows that informal groups in Cameroon are capable of responding to widely different demands for financial services. The striking importance of these informal groups in Cameroon highlights the need to consider the likely effect on these groups of financial policy measures.

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  • Schrieder, Gertrud & Cuevas, Carlos E., 1990. "The Structure And Importance Of Informal Financial Groups In Cameroon," 1990 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Vancouver, Canada 270731, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea90:270731
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.270731
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    1. Miracle, Marvin P & Miracle, Diane S & Cohen, Laurie, 1980. "Informal Savings Mobilization in Africa," Economic Development and Cultural Change, University of Chicago Press, vol. 28(4), pages 701-724, July.
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