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Who are the Microenterprise Owners? Evidence from Sri Lanka on Tokman v. de Soto

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Suresh de Mel
David McKenzie
Christopher Woodruff

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  1. Annamaria Lusardi, 2008. "Financial Literacy: An Essential Tool for Informed Consumer Choice?," NBER Working Papers 14084, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  2. Drugov, Mikhail & Macchiavello, Rocco, 2008. "Learning and Microlending," CEPR Discussion Papers 7011, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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