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The purpose-driven crowdfunding and the growing potential of the Prosocial lending-based model

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study sheds light on the borrowers' backgrounds and on their loan purposes, offering valuable insights into the motivations and aspirations of individuals seeking financial support via crowdfunding. The identification of specific loan purposes related to borrowers' backgrounds provides a deeper understanding of their entrepreneurial drive, commitment to their families' well-being, and efforts to overcome poverty.

Source: Sinergie Italian Journal of Management

DOI: 10.7433/s126.2025.06

Authors: RICCARDO MAIOLINI, CATERINA TEDESCHI, FRANCESCO RULLANI

Institution: John Cabot University

Language: English

Topic: FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409307024

FWCI: 1.427

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Cited by: 1

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