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Microfinance Groups Think Big

Microfinance programs have become major sources of lending in developing countries. According to the Aspen Institute, the industry lent out $68 million in 2008, a tiny fraction of the U.S. credit market. Jonathan Morduch weighs in on the challenges small scale entrepreneurs face here at home.

Date: July 2010
Research Areas: Reimagining Financial Access
Themes: Big Picture, Credit, Savings