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High-growth Micro Enterprises:managing the risk aspects of enterprise growth

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  • Daniel Tarka

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The paper is divided into 4 main sections and a conclusion: section (1) considers the definitions of Micro and Small Enterprises across the EU, USA and Russia; section (2) considers the role of MSEs in mature market economies and compares with the Russian Federation; section (3) focuses on the value creation mechanisms for growth and the challenges faced by MSEs, while section (4) deals with conclusions and recommendations for policy implications.

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  • Daniel Tarka, 2004. "High-growth Micro Enterprises:managing the risk aspects of enterprise growth," Microeconomics 0403004, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    • D1 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior
    • D2 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations
    • D3 - Microeconomics - - Distribution
    • D4 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design

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