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by anon102010 2176 days ago
What a clueless comment. Inflation rates in Zimbabwe and Venezuela are FAR higher than these rates as a quick example to show context matters do real rates may be negative. And these rates are lower than payday and can unlock 3x returns for borrowers.

The west takes access to capital for granted.

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(1) Zimbabwe and Venezuela are two extreme examples.

(2) microfinance is not those currencies.