In his role as Chief Economist at Ripple, Bob Chakravorti participated on a high-level virtual panel to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and financial inclusion sponsored by CAREC and Astana International Finance Center.

Bob participated on the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute study team that produced its first major study titled, Small Business in the Digital Age: Recommendations for Recovery and Resilience.

Greater digitization of commerce has brought enormous benefits to businesses and consumers. By using digital payment capabilities and online marketplaces, many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are more able to compete with larger firms through greater customer choice and reach. This paper examines the results of a Visa Economic...