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Which Factors Drive the Regional Expansion of Microfinance Institutions? Evidence from Peru

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This paper analyses the location decisions and geographical expansion of microfinance institutions (MFIs) across Peru. To this end, econometric analyses are performed on a self‐constructed dataset that covers MFI presence and expansion in the 1832 districts of Peru, and this for 39 MFIs and 13 commercial banks over the period 2001–2008. The paper shows that Peruvian MFIs have expanded considerably during the last decade. MFIs especially increase access in districts with higher levels of development and therefore seem to follow principally a commercial logic. Districts with banks have also a higher probability of an MFI opening. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Annabel Vanroose, 2016. "Which Factors Drive the Regional Expansion of Microfinance Institutions? Evidence from Peru," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 28(7), pages 1104-1122, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:28:y:2016:i:7:p:1104-1122
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    1. Suesse, Marvin & Wolf, Nikolaus, 2020. "Rural transformation, inequality, and the origins of microfinance," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 143(C).
    2. Castellani, Davide & Afonso, Joana Silva, 2021. "Geographic diversification and credit supply in times of trouble: Evidence from microlending," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 132(C), pages 848-859.
    3. Nyamugira Biringanine Alexis, 2023. "Understanding the Microfinance’s Capital Structure: Does It Alter Its Business Model?," FIIB Business Review, , vol. 12(1), pages 49-57, March.

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