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Microcredit

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Small loans provided to low-income individuals, particularly women, to start or expand small businesses; linked to female economic empowerment.

AP course connection

Topic 7.4: 7.4 Women and Economic Development

Unit 7

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