The Social Function of Asset Classes in Microfinance

Harry Hummels and Matteo Milione

Chapter 9 in Microfinance Institutions, 2014, pp 162-186 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Financial Performance; Institutional Investor; Private Equity; Asset Class; Financial Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137399663_9

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