Entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the macroeconomy
By: edited by Zoltan J. Acs, Bo Carlsson, Charlie Karlsson.
Contributors: Ács, Zoltán J.; Carlsson, Bo, 1942-; Karlsson, Charlie, 1945-
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 405
Subjects: Entrepreneurship -- Congresses; Small business -- Congresses; Industries -- Size -- Congresses; Competition -- Congresses; Macroeconomics -- Congresses; Comparative economics -- Congresses
Description: By examining the functions of new firms and entrepreneurs in the economy, the essays in this volume make a fundamental contribution to our understanding of the macroeconomy. Each chapter clarifies the role of entrepreneurs in economic theory, the function of small and medium-sized enterprises that they found and build and the impact of the innovations introduced on employment, productivity and economic growth.

The public policy implications of this process are clear. Countries that encourage entrepreneurship and free entry will have better macroeconomic performance than those that retard it. And a dynamic small and medium-sized enterprise sector requires addressing the issue of inadequate management competence and bridging the gap between large and small firms.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The selections in this volume are edited versions of papers presented at an international conference ... at Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping, Sweden on June 13-15"--P. vii.