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FIRM SIZE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS: EVIDENCE FROM THE SME SECTOR IN ARGENTINA.
- Source :
- Journal of Business Economics & Management; 2010, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p259-282, 24p, 5 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- This study investigates the determinants of firm size. Data was collected in face-to-face structured-questionnaire interviews of 1314 firm founders from 14 counties in Argentina. Quantile regression was used as a more suitable methodology to measurethe determinants of firm size. Our results show that the main sets of explanatory variables related to founder characteristics (age, experience, education, and vocation) provide a full explanation of firm size. We have also found evidence that a high degree strategic planning and a better competitive position are positively related to firm size as well. Finally, environmental factors were less representative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16111699
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Business Economics & Management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 52407960
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3846/jbem.2010.13