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The economics of e-money

The economics of e-money

Source: Georgetown University

Economists from Georgetown University examine data from Kenya on mobile banking giant M-Pesa and seven monetary models to explore what new realities may be facing financial systems where mobile banking is on the rise.

The research team say important economic and monetary considerations loom on the horizon for policymakers, mobile banking companies and central banks.

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A Finextra member
A Finextra member 05 July, 2011, 05:55Be the first to give this comment the thumbs up 0 likes

The pdf download link seems to be broken. Can someone please upload the correct document ?

Thanks ! 

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Paul Penrose
Paul Penrose - Finextra - London 05 July, 2011, 09:24Be the first to give this comment the thumbs up 0 likes

Sorry about that Abhijit. Document link now back online.

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A Finextra member
A Finextra member 05 July, 2011, 12:44Be the first to give this comment the thumbs up 0 likes

Paul,

Thanks for your prompt response ! 
I am able to access the pdf now.

 

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