Small and medium-sized enterprises in the global economy / edited by Zoltan J. Acs and Bernard Yeung.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ács, Zoltán J.

Yeung, Bernard, 1953-

Michigan Publishing (University of Michigan), publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International trade--Congresses.

International trade.

Small business--Congresses.

Small business.

Technology transfer--Economic aspects--Congresses.

Technology transfer.

Technology transfer--Economic aspects.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 183 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, c1999.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Entrepreneurship and globalization are two much-examined forces as we enter the new millennium -- yet very little has been published on the intersection of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the global economy. To close the gap, this volume delves into the intricate roles and consequences of such businesses on both global and domestic economies.

The first part of the volume provides an overview of the phenomenon of globalization, arguing that entrepreneurial discovery and technological change lead to globalization, which in turn leads to further opportunity for entrepreneurial discovery -- no less for SMEs than for multinational corporations. In part two, the essays examine the role of SMEs in the global economy and why they are thriving. Part three reviews the roles of SMEs and innovators and examines their roles in direct foreign investment. Part four explores the role of technological diversity and knowledge spillovers as a way to explain the superior innovative performance of SMEs. Part five looks at the role of SMEs in technology transfer. Finally, part six examines the theoretical and policy implications of the international activities of SMEs, suggesting that policies should aim to reduce the costs in international expansion for SMEs.

This volume will provide the foundation for further study in SMEs and globalization. It will appeal to scholars and students in both international business and economics.

Notes:

Papers presented at a conference sponsored by the Center for International Business Education and Research, held at the University of Maryland, Oct. 20, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on information from the publisher.

ISBN:

0472110012

9780472110018

Publisher Number:

10.3998/mpub.16231

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.