Why microfinance can potentially benefit women

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1. Refer to and comment on the merits of the following statement: "Microfinance might have triggered changes in social norms in both Asia and Latin America."

2. Is there any compelling evidence on gender discrimination in developing economies? Explain your answer.

3. Provide at least three reasons why microfinance can potentially benefit women.

4. Provide at least three reasons why, relative to men, women may be better clients, from the standpoint of a microlender simply interested in maximizing profits. What does this say about empowerment? Is there a contradiction?

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