Cooperation in microcredit borrowing groups: Identity, sanctions, and reciprocity in the production of collective goods

American Sociological Review

Volumn 70, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 496-515

  Anthony, Denise ^a  

^a Dartmouth College   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CREDIT PROVISION; LENDING BEHAVIOR; MICROFINANCE;

EID: 23944509559     PISSN: 00031224     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/000312240507000307     Document Type: Review

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