Money-Go-Rounds

The Importance of ROSCAs for Women

Shirley Ardener editor Sandra Burman editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:1st Jul '96

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Money-Go-Rounds cover

Also available in hardback, 9780854968329 GBP55.00 (May, 1995)

On most continents - from the USA to Africa and Asia - various forms of rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs) serve men and women of the community, often as their major -- and sometimes their only -- savings institution.On most continents - from the USA to Africa and Asia - various forms of rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs) serve men and women of the community, often as their major -- and sometimes their only -- savings institution. ROSCAs are self-help money-pooling associations with participants who agree to make regular contributions to a fund which is given, in whole or in part, to each contributor in rotation. Many ROSCAs have elaborate systems to cope with inflation, default and the distribution of benefits. In providing important social and welfare resources they constitute valuable social capital.This unique volume of case studies by an international group of experts, which examines ROSCAs on a worldwide basis, will be of interest to anyone studying or concerned with anthropology, economics, women's issues, and especially the welfare of the less developed countries and immigrant communities in 'the West'.

The book was like a breath of fresh air because it is all about keeping the art and science of lending money very simple ... not only relevant reading for the general public and those who are involved in banking, but for high flyers who have lost or are losing money in the rarefied atmosphere of derivatives, it is definitely a reality check. - Journal of African Economies

ISBN: 9781859731703

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 630g

342 pages