Portfolios of the Poor
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What’s it about?
A decade-long financial diary study reveals how the world's poor are sophisticated financial managers, not passive victims, using a complex portfolio of tools to survive unpredictable income.
You’ll learn
- Income is unpredictable, not just low
- Informal loans smooth cash flow gaps
- Forced savings build lump sums
- Social networks act as insurance