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January 2006 (Maastricht Graduate School)
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Econometric evaluation of the SEWA Bank in India: applying matching techniques based on the propensity score
Type: External publications
Authors: Britta Augsburg
Published in: MGSoG Working Paper 2006/003

This study assesses whether the microfinance institution SEWA Bank, India, is meeting its objective of raising its members' income. A cross-sectional analysis is undertaken to assess the overall income effect of being a member as well and the effect of being a first-time as compared to repeat borrower. Results suggest that while being a member has a positive and significant effect on income, taking a first loan does not.

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