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Portfolios Of The Poor: How The World'S Poor Live On $2 A Day
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Nearly Forty Percent Of Humanity Lives On An Average Of Two Dollars A Day Or Less. If You'Ve Never Had To Survive On An Income So Small, It Is Hard To Imagine. How Would You Put Food On The Table, Afford A Home, And Educate Your Children? How Would You Handle Emergencies And Old Age? Every Day, More Than A Billion People Around The World Must Answer These Questions. Portfolios Of The Poor Is The First Book To Systematically Explain How The Poor Find Solutions To Their Everyday Financial Problems.The Authors Conducted Yearlong Interviews With Impoverished Villagers And Slum Dwellers In Bangladesh, India, And South Africarecords That Track Penny By Penny How Specific Households Manage Their Money. The Stories Of These Families Are Often Surprising And Inspiring. Most Poor Households Do Not Live Hand To Mouth, Spending What They Earn In A Desperate Bid To Keep Afloat. Instead, They Employ Financial Tools, Many Linked To Informal Networks And Family Ties. They Push Money Into Savings For Reserves, Squeeze Money Out Of Creditors Whenever Possible, Run Sophisticated Savings Clubs, And Use Microfinancing Wherever Available. Their Experiences Reveal New Methods To Fight Poverty And Ways To Envision The Next Generation Of Banks For The Bottom Billion.Indispensable For Those In Development Studies, Economics, And Microfinance, Portfolios Of The Poor Will Appeal To Anyone Interested In Knowing More About Poverty And What Can Be Done About It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Portfolios of the Poor'? A: 'Portfolios of the Poor' examines how individuals living on two dollars a day manage their finances, providing insights into their financial strategies and coping mechanisms.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The book is authored by Daryl Collins, among others, who conducted extensive interviews with impoverished communities.
- Q: What type of book is 'Portfolios of the Poor'? A: 'Portfolios of the Poor' is a hardcover, non-fiction book that falls under the category of Development & Growth.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 296 pages of detailed analysis and personal stories.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'Portfolios of the Poor' published? A: 'Portfolios of the Poor' was published on May 10, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is highly regarded in fields such as development studies, economics, and microfinance, making it a valuable resource for academic purposes.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from the book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the financial strategies employed by the poor, including savings methods, credit usage, and community support systems.
- Q: Does the book provide real-life examples? A: Yes, 'Portfolios of the Poor' includes real-life stories from interviews with families in Bangladesh, India, and South Africa, illustrating their financial challenges and solutions.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: The book is unique in its systematic approach to understanding how the poor manage their finances, using detailed qualitative research to reveal their financial behaviors.