Kim Fe Cramer
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance, LSE
Kim Fe Cramer is an Assistant Professor at LSE Finance. She obtained her Ph.D. from Columbia University. As an empirical researcher in household finance, she explores how financial systems in developing countries can be leveraged to help households address pressing challenges around poverty, health, and climate. Her research also extends to corporate finance and financial intermediation, with recent work examining the optimal design of health insurance, the allocation of corporate social responsibility spending, and the rise of shadow banks with its implications for households. Kim is a Research Affiliate at the CEPR Banking and Corporate Finance Programme.
Recent work by Kim Fe Cramer
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Why shadow banks beat traditional lenders in some markets but not others
In India, shadow banks do not compete with traditional banks through a single mechanism – fintech lenders use superior data technology to reach underserved borrowers in unsecured markets, while non-fintech shadow banks exploit lighter regulatory cons...
Published 09.04.26
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The role of finance in improving household health
Increased access to financial services after the expansion of banks in India improved household health outcomes
Published 26.06.23