..., it is imperative to understand consumers’ perspectives and their motivations for purchasing microinsurance. This paper explores the factors that affect the demand for general and life microinsurance. Design/methodology/approach The paper employs a qualitative research approach to explore the drivers...

... to describe changes in the market for childcare. Findings Policy responses to the pandemic likely aggravated pre-existing trends in the market for childcare, drove up the cost of production at a time when demand was collapsed because of the pandemic, and ultimately resulted in systematic closures...