The impact of digital credit in low-income countries | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal

High-interest consumer digital credit has exploded in popularity in low-income countries. However, many fear that it is exploitative and a potential debt trap. This column analyses the welfare effects of access to digital credit in Malawi and reviews similar studies in Kenya and Nigeria. Digital credit does not appear to systematically improve lives, while the lack of

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