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Developments in the promotion of informal venture capital in the UK
Richard Harrison, Colin MasonConcern about the equity gap in the UK has existed for more than 60 years. Despite various government measures and institutional responses (e.g. the development of a venture…
Entrepreneurship and decision making: the contribution of G.L.S. Shackle
Stephen Batstone, John PhebyDiscusses the contributions to economic theory by various authors and covers popular beliefs about entrepreneurial function. Analyses the potential contribution of Shackle to the…
Bank lending decisions and small firms: does size matter?
Marc Cowling, Paul WestheadUses survey data to examine the nature of bank lending decisions at the local branch and regional office level. In doing so considers which firm and loan characteristics…
Venezuelan small businesses and the economic crisis: reflections from Europe
Alan MulhernExamines the general macroeconomic crisis of the Venezuelan economy outlining its recent history and the seriousness of the present situation and points out how this crisis is…
New technology‐based firm formation in a less advanced country: a learning process
Margarida Fontes, Rod CoombsBased on an empirical study of Portuguese firms, addresses the creation of new technology‐based firms (NBTFs) in small, less developed countries. Assuming that technology‐related…
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