The Effects of Religion on Development Efforts: Evidence from the Microfinance Industry and a Research Agenda

被引：38
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作者：
Mersland, Roy [1 ]
D'Espallier, Bert [2 ]
Supphellen, Magne [3 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
[2] Hgsk Univ Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
[3] Norwegian Sch Econ & Business Adm, N-5035 Bergen, Norway
来源：
WORLD DEVELOPMENT | 2013年 / 41卷
关键词：
religion; performance; efficiency; microfinance; development providers; MFIs; PERFORMANCE; QUALITY;
D O I：
10.1016/j.worlddev.2012.05.030
中图分类号：
F0 [经济学]; F1 [世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
0201 ; 020105 ; 03 ; 0303 ;
摘要：
This study responds to the need for more empirical knowledge pertaining to the effect of religion on development efforts. We use data from the microfinance industry to study performance differences between Christian and secular Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). We find that Christian MFIs have significantly lower funding costs and consistently underperform in terms of financial profit indicators. Contrary to our hypotheses Christian MFIs are as efficient in assuring loan repayment and their average loan sizes are on par with those of their secular peers. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：145 / 156
页数：12
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