Is faster always better? Evidence from Mexico’s digital credit market Access to fast cash through digital credit may put consumers at risk for over-indebtedness and likelihood of default Finance Alfredo Burlando Michael Kuhn Silvia Prina Published 01.02.21
The limited effect of a mobile-linked deposit service on increasing savings: Evidence from Sri Lanka A digital mobile-deposit service reduced deposit transaction costs but did not increase savings Finance Suresh De Mel Craig McIntosh Ketki Sheth Christopher Woodruff Published 27.11.20
Using intermediaries to deliver credit A study in India suggests that private traders have a potentially valuable role to play as intermediaries for agricultural development interventions Finance Pushkar Maitra Sandip Mitra Dilip Mookherjee Sujata Visaria Published 02.03.20
The benefits of financial inclusion in Rwanda Positive spillovers of a microcredit expansion programme on the commercial banking system can foster local development Finance Sumit Agarwal Tomas Kigabo Camelia Minoiu Andrea Presbitero Andre Silva Published 19.11.18
Paving a path to financial well-being Tavneet Suri talks about financial well-being as a catalyst for development in sub-Saharan Africa Technology & Innovation Tavneet Suri Published 22.08.18
Tackling the challenges of global development How does the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation work towards achieving its vision of improving the quality of life of everyone around the world? Health Rodger Voorhies Published 25.07.18
Digital financial services go a long way: Evidence from Mexico Debit cards reduce travel distance raise trust in financial institutions, and increase account use Finance Pierre Bachas Paul Gertler Sean Higgins Enrique Seira Published 08.06.18
