The Role of Microfinance in China’s Rural Public Health: Evidence from the Anti-Poverty Microcredit Program
Summary. A microcredit program in impoverished Chinese villages improved rural residents' health levels and health insurance uptake. The effect operated through poverty reduction and was strongest among low-income households with high credit ratings and strong social networks. Remaining debt reduced health gains, while formal credit access increased health spending by relaxing financial constraints.
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Wu, B., Cui, Y., & Jiang, Y.. (2022). The Role of Microfinance in China’s Rural Public Health: Evidence from the Anti-Poverty Microcredit Program. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710872
Wu, Benjian, et al. “The Role of Microfinance in China’s Rural Public Health: Evidence from the Anti-Poverty Microcredit Program.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710872.
Wu, Benjian, Yi Cui, and Yushuo Jiang. 2022. “The Role of Microfinance in China’s Rural Public Health: Evidence from the Anti-Poverty Microcredit Program.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710872.
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author = {Benjian Wu and Yi Cui and Yushuo Jiang},
journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
year = {2022},
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- DOI
- 10.3390/ijerph191710872
- Countries
- China
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- funding, rural-healthcare
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- 2026-04-28