credit for such enterprises. Through this discussion we learn how crucial an understanding of SME-financing is to policy …Part I: Credit Market Environment and SME Finance in Europe -- Chapter 1: Non-Bank Financing for Euro Area Companies … and Roberto D’Aietti -- Chapter 7: SME Sources of Funding: More Capital or More Debt to Sustain Growth? An empirical …

the European market. The authors position SME funding within a risk-averse lending environment with high regulatory costs … alternative funding options are viable channels for raising funds. A new and innovative SME credit risk model is also presented …. This book will appeal to all who share an interest in sustainable solutions to issues in SME financing …