Five Studies: How Behavioral Science Can Help in International Development
A New World Bank unit will incorporate behavioral science into third-world financing and public health.
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Microfinance
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Need a Loan? Sure, Good Lookin’
New research finds the well-documented beauty bonus extends to the world of microfinance.
Solar Entrepreneurs’ New Sales Pitch
Having seen well-intentioned but unsuccessful attempts to bring alternative energy to the developing world, several NGO founders suggest a more collaborative approach.
Microfinance: Back to the Drawing Board
Despite the hype surrounding microfinance as an answer to solving world poverty, new research shows it isn't the savior economists envisioned.
Microlending Enters a New Phase
Long associated with less-developed economies, various efforts to hook smaller bits of First World money to First World needs are afoot.