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Published on: October 1, 2007

Do microfinance programs help families insure consumption against illness?

Paul Gertler1, David I Levine, Enrico Moretti

  • 1Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1900, USA. gertler@haas.berkeley.edu

Health Economics
|July 18, 2008
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Microfinance institutions help Indonesian families manage finances during health crises. Access to savings and lending services enables consumption smoothing against health shocks, reducing financial risks.

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Using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) to Develop Diagnostic Tools

Published on: October 1, 2007

Area of Science:

  • Health economics
  • Development economics
  • Financial inclusion

Background:

  • Major illnesses pose significant financial risks to families in developing nations.
  • These risks stem from medical costs and lost income due to reduced labor productivity.
  • Existing financial support systems may be insufficient to mitigate these impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of microfinance in mitigating financial shocks from adult illness in Indonesia.
  • To determine if microfinancial savings and lending institutions aid consumption smoothing.
  • To assess the self-insurance capacity provided by microfinance against health-related financial downturns.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from Indonesian families experiencing adult health declines.
  • Examined the correlation between access to microfinancial institutions and consumption patterns.
  • Employed econometric analysis to test the hypothesis of consumption smoothing.

Main Results:

  • Access to microfinance institutions was found to be significant.
  • Results indicate that these institutions help Indonesian families smooth consumption.
  • Evidence supports the role of microfinance in self-insuring against health shocks.

Conclusions:

  • Microfinancial savings and lending institutions are crucial for Indonesian families facing health shocks.
  • These institutions enhance financial resilience by enabling consumption smoothing.
  • Microfinance plays a vital role in self-insurance against health-related financial risks in developing countries.