Assessing the Welfare Effects of Microfinance in Vietnam: Empirical Results from a Quasi-Experimental Survey

作者:Nghiem Son*; Coelli Tim; Rao Prasada
来源:Journal of Development Studies, 2012, 48(5): 619-632.
DOI:10.1080/00220388.2011.638051

摘要

This article analyses the effects of NGO microfinance programmes on household welfare in Vietnam. Data on 470 households across 25 villages were collected using a quasi-experimental survey approach to overcome any self-selection bias. The sample was designed so that member households of microfinance programmes were compared with non-member households with similar characteristics. The analysis shows no significant effects of participation in NGO microfinance on household welfare, proxied by income and consumption per adult equivalent.

  • 出版日期2012