Asked by Michaela Elizabeth on May 08, 2024
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Loans offered through microcredit programs
A) are usually spent on food.
B) suffer from low repayment rates.
C) have very high repayment rates.
D) have lifted borrowers out of poverty at a faster pace than nonrecipients of loans.
Microcredit Programs
Financial services provided to low-income individuals or to those without access to typical banking services.
Repayment Rates
The percentage of borrowed principal that is paid back to lenders within a specified period of time.
- Appreciate the potential of microcredit programs in enhancing the economic empowerment of the poor in DVCs.
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AG
Anquanetta GracieMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Microcredit programs are known for their very high repayment rates, often due to the community-based methods of lending and repayment accountability.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the potential of microcredit programs in enhancing the economic empowerment of the poor in DVCs.