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How does microfinance enhance entrepreneurial outcomes in emerging economies? The mediating mechanisms of psychological and social capital
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posted on 2024-06-13, 09:29 authored by A Newman, S Schwarz, D BorgiaIn this article, a conceptual framework and research propositions are developed to explain how microfinance provision can translate into new venture creation and existing venture growth in an emerging economy context by engendering higher levels of psychological and social capital in clients. In doing this, the extent to which microfinance institutions provide business support and opportunities for social interaction are identified as factors which may strengthen the impact of microfinance provision on psychological and social capital, especially for poor entrepreneurs in resource-constrained settings. The conceptual framework and research propositions developed will be of use to academics in designing an agenda for future empirical research. In addition, they will help policymakers and microfinance providers to better design microfinance initiatives that enhance the well-being of clients and maximise their entrepreneurial outcomes. © The Author(s) 2013.
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International small business journalVolume
32Pagination
158-179Location
Ann Arbor, Mich.Publisher DOI
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0266-2426eISSN
1741-2870Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal, C Journal articleCopyright notice
2014, Sage PublicationsIssue
2Publisher
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