UID:
edocfu_9958061517202883
Format:
pages cm.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-280-76579-8
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9786610765799
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0-8213-6865-6
Series Statement:
World bank working paper ; no. 89
Content:
This study investigates the relationship between financial sector development and progress in reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It assesses the contribution of countries' financial sector development to achieving the MDGs. The focus is on the relationships between financial development and economic welfare and growth, and the following four MDG-themes: Poverty, Education, Health, and Gender Equality. In doing so, the book reviews the theoretical channels, surveys existing empirical evidence - both cross-country and case study evidence, and provides new evidence. Financial Secto
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Contents; Preface; Summary; LIST OF FIGURES; 1. Introduction and Overview; LIST OF BOXES; 2. Financial Sector Development and Income Improvement; 3. Financial Sector Development and Poverty Reduction; 4. Financial Sector Development and Health, Education, and Gender Equality Improvement; 5. Access to Financial Services for Poor Households and Smaller Firms; 6. Improving Access to Financial Services: Recommendations; References
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8213-6864-8
Language:
English
