This paper provides evidence on the nature of financial constraints faced by women entrepreneurs, especially in contexts of stringent social norms. Using micro-data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys for 61 countries, the analysis shows that formal firms managed by women do not face credit constraints on the extensive margin. They are equally likely to apply for credit as their male counterparts and experience lower rates of credit rejection...
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2025/01/21
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Policy Research Working Paper
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WPS11041
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2025/01/21
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The Gendered Impact of Social Norms on Financial Access and Capital Misallocation
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Arti Grover; Viollaz,Mariana.
The Gendered Impact of Social Norms on Financial Access and Capital Misallocation (English). Policy Research working paper;Prosperity Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099514201212520245