1st Edition
Small Enterprises and Economic Development The Dynamics of Micro and Small Enterprises
144 Pages
by
Routledge
144 Pages
by
Routledge
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Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have been recognized as a major contemporary source of employment and income in a growing number of developing countries. Yet, relatively little is known about the characteristics and patterns of change in these enterprises. This volume examines the dynamics of MSEs in the development process. Drawing on a unique set of surveys conducted in twelve countries in... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 MSE dynamics; Chapter 3 New starts, closures, and expansion of MSEs; Chapter 4 MSE growth by location, sector, linkages, and gender; Chapter 5 MSEs and the macroeconomy; Chapter 6 Problems faced by MSEs; Chapter 7 The diverse characteristics and needs of MSEs; Chapter 8 Summary and implications;
Biography
Carl Liedholm is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University. He has written widely in the field of economic development.,
Donald C. Mead is Professor of Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University. He has published widely on MSEs in developing countries.
