Why Doesn't Microfinance Work?

by Milford Bateman

Book Overview

Since its emergence in the 1970s, microfinance has risen to become one of the most high-profile policies to address poverty and under-development in developing and transition countries. It is beloved of rock stars, royalty, movie stars, high-profile politicians and "trouble-shooting" economists. Its most famous pioneer, Muhammad Yunus, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.In this provocative and controversial analysis, Milford Bateman reveals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848133324
• ISBN13: 9781848133327
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"