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Rural

2003

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Individual Development Accounts In Rural Communities: Implications For Research, Michal Grinstein-Weiss, Jami Curley Jul 2003

Individual Development Accounts In Rural Communities: Implications For Research, Michal Grinstein-Weiss, Jami Curley

Center for Social Development Research

Individual Development Accounts in Rural Communities: Implications for Research


A Comparative Analysis Of Rural And Urban Saving Performance In Individual Development Accounts, Jami Curley, Michal Grinstein-Weiss Jul 2003

A Comparative Analysis Of Rural And Urban Saving Performance In Individual Development Accounts, Jami Curley, Michal Grinstein-Weiss

Center for Social Development Research

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictors of savings outcomes for rural and urban participants in IDA programs. Multivariate analyses by residency were used to explore the experiences of rural and urban participants. a short survey among rural IDA administrators in ADD was used to identify the challenges associated with managing IDAs in these regions. Finally, conclusions and policy implications are presented.