Capital of the poor

Author: Lisa J. Sevin
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book introduces the concept of "self-help capital," which refers to winning jobs, homes, and dignity through loans, projects, and training. Through interviews and case studies of five small business projects in different regions of the United States, the author explores the potential and limitations of these projects. The book proposes the concept of "self-help capital," telling the stories of small business projects and the people who utilize them. The author points out that small business projects are more effective in helping those living on the fringes of the mainstream economy.