Handbook of Research on Microfinancial Impacts on Women Empowerment, Poverty, and Inequality

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Microfinancial Impacts on Women Empowerment, Poverty, and Inequality written by Das, Ramesh Chandra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the major tools of attaining proper development all around the world is complete financial inclusion, such that all classes of people can secure their lifestyles through access to financial services from formal sectors. Expanding access to resources and increasing self-employment opportunities help reduce poverty and improve social development. The Handbook of Research on Microfinancial Impacts on Women Empowerment, Poverty, and Inequality is an essential reference source that discusses the role of financial inclusion in gender equality, as well as economic independence and self-employment. Featuring research on topics such as inequality, collaborative economy, and social responsibility, this publication is ideally designed for policy makers, economic researchers, and academicians seeking coverage on social mobilization, capital formation, capacity building, and pro-poor economy designs.