Small Firms and Economic Development in Developed and Transition Economies: A Reader (Transition & Development) - Hardcover

Kirby, David A.; Watson, Anna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754630609 ISBN 13: 9780754630609

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2003

Synopsis

Since the late 1970s there has been considerable interest in the role of small firms in economic development in general and employment generation in particular. Throughout the developed world, governments have introduced a range of measures to encourage small firm growth and development in an attempt to stimulate economic growth, generate employment and foster innovation. Though not all measures have been successful many policies have transferred to the transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe where, since 1989, small firm growth and development has achieved considerable importance in economic restructuring. Accordingly, this volume presents the leading research on the role of small firms in economic development and employment generation in both transition and developed countries. Setting itself in a wider theoretical context, the book also considers the implications for both policy and theory and suggests directions for future research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754630609
• ISBN 13: 9780754630609
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224