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Structured Microfinance in China

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Summary, in English

In this paper we discuss the potential for commercial microfinance in China. Particular emphasis is put on securitization of microloans and on structured microfinance in a China context. Three particular factors that we believe could support a strong growth in Chinese structured microfinance are (i) the lack of currency risk, (ii) the scale advantages and (iii) the massive potential interest from traditional, domestic as well as international, financial firms. On the policy side, structured microfinance could be an important tool for fighting unemployment in China. It could also be used to circumvent corruption or government bureaucracy in the microlending process.

Publishing year

2007

Language

English

Publication/Series

Working Papers, Department of Economics, Lund University

Issue

18

Document type

Working paper

Publisher

Department of Economics, Lund University

Topic

  • Economics

Keywords

  • commercial microfinance
  • structured finance
  • securitization
  • China

Status

Published