Economists find kinship networks play key role to access credit

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 13:01 in Mathematics & Economics

In times of financial hardship, or when opportunities arise, the ability to borrow can be critical. Some people rely on commercial lenders, while others depend on relatives, especially in developing countries. But a new study shows that the presence of banks and relatives together are better than any one source individually.

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