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Competition and microfinance

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  • McIntosh, Craig & Wydick, Bruce, 2005. "Competition and microfinance," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 78(2), pages 271-298, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:78:y:2005:i:2:p:271-298
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