Abstract
This mixed methods study examines whether the rural/urban distribution of credit union/caisse populaire branches differs significantly from the general urban/rural demographic pattern in Canada. It also explores whether their distribution is different from that of banks, looking at the cases of Québec and Atlantic Canada. The study finds a rural tilt among financial cooperatives in Canada, and seven key informants present their views on the results. Their responses are categorized in two main themes: why financial cooperatives are over-represented in rural and small town areas, and why they are under-represented in urban ones. A discussion follows, and directions for further study are provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 42-58 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 8 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Caisses populaires
- Credit unions
- Financial cooperatives
- Rural
- Urban /
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Sociology and Political Science