SMEs in a globalised world : survival and growth strategies on Europes geographical periphery pt. 1. Key drivers of a globally competitive SME sector in the EU pt. 2. MNEs SMEs and industrial development This insightful book shows how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from some of the traditionally less dynamic peripheral economies of the old EU namely Ireland Italy Portugal and Spain have responded to the twin challenges of globalisation and industrial restructuring. Through a series of unique case studies the contributing authors discuss how these economies and in particular the SME sector can be transformed