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We collect time-use data for entrepreneurs and their workers in over 1,000 manufacturing firms in urban Uganda. We document limited labor specialization within the firm for establishments of all sizes and argue that this is likely due to the prevalence of product customization. We then develop a...
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We use survey data on an opt-in panel of around 2,500 US small businesses to assess the impact of COVID-19. We find a …
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This research examines the determinants of entrepreneurship in the initial transition from agriculture to industrial …
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Why do levels of entrepreneurship differ across America's cities? This paper presents basic facts on two measures of … entrepreneurship: the self-employment rate and the number of small firms. Both of these measures are correlated with urban success … entrepreneurship is linked to a large number of small firms in supplying industries. Finally, there is a strong connection between area …
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Small and young businesses are essential for job creation, innovation, and economic growth. Even most of the superstar firms start their business life small and then grow over time. Small firms have less internal resources, which makes them more fragile and sensitive to macroeconomic conditions....
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