Impact of Credit Constraints on Productive Investment Opportunities for the Less Wealthy
Due to restricted access to credit, individuals with little wealth are often unable to pursue highly productive investment opportunities. This includes starting a new business, financing a license to practice a trade, or paying for further training, all of which could have generated significant economic value.
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