Small Credit and Farmers' Income -- Theory and Empirical Data from Poverty Alleviation Cooperatives

Author: Sun Ruomei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Microfinance is a form of financial service for the poor and is regarded as an effective tool for poverty alleviation, carrying the hopes and ideals of people. So, how effective is this innovative approach in combating poverty? This book presents the findings of research on the impact of microfinance on poverty alleviation and increasing farmers' income. The entire book not only systematically organizes and elaborates on the connotation, development process, and evolution of economic thought in microfinance, poverty targeting, as well as the pathways and extent of credit's impact on farmers' income, but also conducts empirical testing and analysis using hand-collected survey data from rural microfinance practices in China (poverty alleviation cooperatives), drawing corresponding conclusions and policy recommendations. This book will be helpful for researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners in the development field, as well as those engaged in microfinance.