Governments and Small Business [Hardcover]

This major contribution to the growing literature on small business discusses policies in EU member states as well as those in the USA, Japan and other countries.

Written in non-technical language and assuming no prior knowledge, Governments and Small Business will interest and challenge everyone in government and the professions.Throughout the developed world, governments are now committed to promoting small businesses, primarily with the objective of creating jobs.

In this book, the first part discusses the role of small business. Chapter One brings out the central problem of small business policy - the growth of central government. The remaining chapters argue that small businesses play a fundamental role in the dynamics of all market economies.

Parts Two and Three on taxation and regulation develop this central question of the growth of government. Taxation, social legislation and the burden of other regulations on small businesses are discussed in detail.

This major contribution to the growing literature on small business discusses policies in EU member states as well as those in the USA, Japan and other countries.

Written in non-technical language and assuming no prior knowledge, Governments and Small Business will interest and challenge everyone in government and the professions.'This book is required reading for students of small business economics especially those who wish to advocate a policy programme designed to support and expand the small business sector' - Small Business Economics

PART ONE: THE ROLE OF SMALL BUSINESS
Introduction - Alan Peacock
Changing Viewpoints
Small Firms as Exporters<