Small Enterprises and Economic Development: The Dynamics of Micro and Small Enterprises / Edition 1

by Carl E. Liedholm, Donald C. Mead

Overview

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 Africa and Latin America the authors map the patterns of change in MSEs in the developing world.
Subjects covered include:
* significance of new start and closure rates of MSEs
* factors involved in expansion rates and growth patterns of MSEs
* the role of gender in MSEs evolution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415193511
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/04/1999
Series:	Routledge Studies in Development Economics , #15
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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;