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Impact of the human capital on the performance of micro-enterprise: an empirical study in Argentina

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  • Nicolás Salvador Beltramino
  • Domingo García Pérez De Lema
  • Luis Enrique Valdez Juárez

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The purpose of this paper is to analyse the determinants of business performance micro-enterprises. In order to do that, an empirical study is carried out in the Argentine context, based on the information obtained from 468 micro firms. The micro-enterprises are those that have less ten employees. The results show that human capital measurement by education level, previous experiences, management skills and motivation to set up the company have positive impacts on the performance of micro-enterprises. These results have important economic and social implications that allow governments favour the ecosystem of the micro-enterprises.

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  • Nicolás Salvador Beltramino & Domingo García Pérez De Lema & Luis Enrique Valdez Juárez, 2020. "Impact of the human capital on the performance of micro-enterprise: an empirical study in Argentina," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 40(4), pages 439-464.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:40:y:2020:i:4:p:439-464
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    1. Cătălina-Ioana TOADER, 2022. "The Impact of Socio-Cultural Factors on the Business Environment," CECCAR Business Review, Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants of Romania (CECCAR), vol. 3(7), pages 35-42, July.

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