The Ascent of Money: Microfinance and Entrepreneurship
Source: PBS / WNET /Ascent of Money | Type: lesson / video
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the practice and industry of microfinance, learning how the provision of unsecured loans to low-income, small-scale entrepreneurs in the developing world has improved the business prospects and quality of life for many desperately poor people around the world. Lastly, the students will view profiles of real microloan applicants on the kiva.org website, preparing reports to present the stories and businesses of real-life entrepreneurs to their classmates.
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