Fulfilling the Export Potential of Small and Medium Firms

by Brian Levy, Albert Berry, Jeffrey B. Nugent

Overview

Fulfilling the Export Potential of Small and Medium Firms addresses the question, ‘How can economic policy contribute to a strong export performance by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries?' In today's increasingly integrated world economy, such a performance can make a significant difference to the growth, employment creation and income distribution of many developing countries. The study uses information from specifically designed surveys of SME exporters in Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Colombia, together with a range of evidence from other sources, to ascertain what types of support within the areas of technology, marketing and finance are most useful to SME exporters and how such support can best be provided to them. The quality of the support systems is found to vary widely among the four countries. Finally, a number of policy conclusions are put forward.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792384304
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	02/28/1999
Edition description:	1999
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Supporting the Export Activities of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME).- 2. Technical, Marketing and Financial Support for Indonesia’s Small and Medium Industrial Exporters.- 3. The Support System for Small and Medium Exporters in Japan.- 4. Korean SMEs and Their Support Mechanisms.- 5. Colombia’s Small and Medium Exporters and Their Support System.- 6. Comparative Analysis of SME Support Systems.- 7. Implications for Theory, Policy and Future Research.- References.

Editorial Reviews

Addresses how economic policy in developing countries can encourage to such exports, which can significantly contribute to the development of the economy as a whole. Drawing on data from specially designed surveys of small and medium exporters, describes the experience in Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and Columbia. Then provides a comparative analysis and explores implications for theory, policy, and future research. Concludes that the quality of the support systems varies considerable between the four countries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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