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International Differences in the Perceptions of Export Obstacles By SMEs in the Same Firm-Level Characteristics: Evidence from European Countries

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  • Civelek Mehmet

    (Institute of Entrepreneurship and Marketing, University of Entrepreneurship and Law, Czech Republic)

  • Polách Jiří

    (Institute of Entrepreneurship and Marketing, University of Entrepreneurship and Law, Czech Republic)

  • Švihlíková Ilona

    (Department of Economics and Economy, University College of Business in Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Paták Milan

    (Department of Business and Management, University College of Business in Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Research background: Most of SMEs encounter many impediments when performing direct exporting activities. This is because various countries have different legislative and tax burdens and cultural-linguistic diversities that create export barriers for SMEs from other countries. Even SMEs that are the same size, age, from the same sector or legal form, their perceptions of export obstacles might differ depending on countries where they are located.

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  • Civelek Mehmet & Polách Jiří & Švihlíková Ilona & Paták Milan, 2022. "International Differences in the Perceptions of Export Obstacles By SMEs in the Same Firm-Level Characteristics: Evidence from European Countries," Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia, Sciendo, vol. 22(1), pages 18-45, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:foeste:v:22:y:2022:i:1:p:18-45:n:1
    DOI: 10.2478/foli-2022-0002
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    Keywords

    export obstacles; SMEs; Czech Republic; Slovakia; Hungary; firm-level characteristics;
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    JEL classification:

    • F18 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade and Environment
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration

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