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1. 1. MOBILE MONEY AS A FINANCIAL INCLUSION TOOL FOR POVERTY REDUCTION A cross-country analysis of low- and middle-income countries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Emma Grimme Hallberg; [2019-02-12]
   Keywords : mobile-money; financial inclusion; poverty; technology; cross-country analysis; low-income countries; middle-income countries;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to examine if mobile money can act as a financial inclusion tool to reduce poverty levels in low- and middle-income countries. In contrast to the majority of the literature within its research field, this thesis observes the relationship on an aggregate cross-country level instead of using data on an individual or household level, in order to fully examine the impacts on national poverty levels. READ MORE

3. 2. Is the effect of access to electricity on employment greater for women with higher levels compared to lower levels of education

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Arsala Alam; Emma Grimme Hallberg; [2016-06-23]
   Keywords : employment; electricity; education; Africa; Afrobarometer;

   Abstract : This paper aims to examine if the probability of being employed can be affected by having access to electricity and also a higher level of education. In line with previous research it focuses primarily on rural areas but observes to some extent also urban areas. READ MORE