Analysis Of Effects Of Regional Distribution Of Msmes In The State Of Guanajuato, Mexico, Analisis De Efectos De La Distribucion Regional De Las Mipymes En El Estado De Guanajuato

This research is based on analyzing specific characteristics of the spatial distribution of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMES). We examine the region where they are located and how this affects the economic growth at the regional level in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The methodology utilizes empirical analysis, through a survey of 396 MSMES randomly distributed in the regions of the State of Guanajuato, during the period of 2015. The results point towards large differences with regard to geographical aspects, population, economic and financial services among the regions were the MSMES are distributed. The central region, which concentrates two-thirds of the population and 70 per cent of economic activity in the State of Guanajuato, presents the best geographical conditions. It has flat areas and an efficient network of road infrastructure. Conversely, regions of the north and south of the State present great geographical contrasts, with small populations (less than 30% in both), limitations in their infrastructure and lower economic growth. The above differences are attributed to population and economic characteristics and the availability of regional financial institutions. We identify how these regional causes can affect the growth and continuity of MSMES in the State of Guanajuato