Small Enterprises and Economic Development: The Dynamics of Micro and Small Enterprises

Chapter 1: Introduction, I. MSE Characterisation: A Snapshot, II. The Contribution of MSEs to Development, III. Heterogeneity and Diversity Among MSEs, Chapter 2: MSE Dynamics: Theory and Literature Review, I. Dynamic Theories of the Firm, II. Empirical Evidence, III. Major Issues and Hypotheses, IV. Analytical Approaches and Survey Methods, V. Summary, Chapter 3: New Starts, Closures, and Expansion of MSEs, I. Overview, II. New Starts, III. Closures, IV. Net Expansion, V. Summary, Chapter Four: MSE Growth by Location, Sector, Linkages and Gender, I. Growth by Location, II. Grwoth by Sector, III. Growth by Alternative Patterns of Market Linkages, IV. Growth by Gender, V. Summary, Chapter Five: MSEs and the Macroeconomy, Chaper Six: Problems faced by MSEs, Chapter 7: The Diverse Characteristics and Needs of MSEs, I. New Starts, II. Non-growing MSEs, III. Small Growth, IV. Graduates, V. Summary, Chapter Eight: Summary and Implications, I. Summary, II. Implications, Bibliography.