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The “on the one hand” and “on the other hand” of microfinance lending

by Deborah Burand: Monday, April 27, 2009

Two of my fellow law professors here at the University of Michigan Law School recently asked me what I thought of online lending platforms dedicated to microfinance. In response, I heard myself saying things like “on the one hand” yet “on the other hand.” I am sure I confused my colleagues more than I might have clarified matters. All of which is a long way to say I am ambivalent about these platforms.

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