Direct Investment in Physical Capital in Low-Income Economies
When households in low-income economies have limited access to financial markets, a common investment strategy is to directly purchase and accumulate physical capital. This can include assets like livestock or incrementally building a house, which serve as tangible stores of value and forms of saving.
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