Journal article
The impact of COVID-19 on the efficiency of microfinance institutions
International Review of Economics & Finance, Vol.71, pp.407-423
2021
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of the COVID-19-induced decline in economic activities on the financial and social efficiency of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We find that the pandemic-induced impact decreases the financial efficiency of MFIs; however, the social efficiency of MFIs is increased under the impact of COVID-19. To explore potential channels through which efficiency is influenced by the COVID-19 outbreak, we examine the supply and demand side of MFIs’ funding. We find that the lending rate mediates the relationship between the impact of COVID-19 and MFI efficiency, whereas the mediating role of the funding rate is negligible.
Details
- Title
- The impact of COVID-19 on the efficiency of microfinance institutions
- Authors/Creators
- C. Zheng (Author/Creator) - Curtin UniversityJ. Zhang (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- International Review of Economics & Finance, Vol.71, pp.407-423
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991005543715107891
- Copyright
- © 2020 Elsevier Inc.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Do not use- Former Murdoch Business School
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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