What trade-off might microfinance face

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1. Is there compelling evidence that relative to men, lending to women has more of an impact?

2. Comment on the following statement: "Microfinance empowers women. That is, it reduces the extent of gender bias."

3. Consider a microfinance institution's objectives. What trade-off might it face when deciding between lending to women or to men?

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