The Formation And Development Of Small Business

This book is a compilation of thirty years of empirical research on the formation and development of small businesses. It provides a historical context for current research in this area and emphasizes the interconnectedness of economic activity and decisions. The book is divided into five sections: process of business formation, role of new firms in regional development, employment issues, growth and development, and policy.

This book brings together thirty years of original empirical research on key aspects of the formation and development of small firms from selected articles authored or co-authored by Peter Johnson. Complete with a comprehensive introduction from the author placing the work in relation to the contemporary debates on the subject and providing a cohesive overview, these essays provide an excellent historical context for current research in this area. Many of the studies in this book emphasise the interrelatedness of economic activity and decisions, an emphasis that serves as an important reminder of the complex business environments in which small firms operate. The book is divided into five sections. The first part focuses on the process of business formation. In part two, the role of new firms in regional development is considered. The third section deals with employment issues, whilst part four looks at various aspects of growth and development. Finally, the book concludes with two articles on policy.