Is there Ethnic Discrimination in the UK Market for Small Business Credit?
Is there Ethnic Discrimination in the UK Market for Small Business Credit?
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DOI：
10.1177/0266242609338756
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发表时间：
2009-10-01
影响因子：
7.1
通讯作者：
Fraser, Stuart
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作者：
Fraser, Stuart
A large-scale survey of UK small business finances is analysed for evidence of ethnic discrimination in the credit market. A summary analysis of credit outcomes (loan denials, loan interest rates and discouragement) reveals large differences across ethnic groups with Black and Bangladeshi businesses, in particular, experiencing poorer outcomes than White and Indian businesses. Econometric analysis indicates that ethnic differences in denial rates and interest rates can be explained by variations in non-ethnic risk factors such as missed loan repayments and overdraft excesses. This suggests there is no ethnic discrimination in credit markets. However, ethnicity appears to influence whether business owners felt discouraged from applying for loans even after controlling for differences in loan application costs and risk. This suggests some ethnic groups may be affected by misperceptions of ethnic discrimination. The implications of these findings for UK policy are discussed.
