This article explores two of the five major factors that determine success in high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Research has shown that the internal characteristics of SMEs such as technology strategy and the demographics of the management team are critical and related to...

This article explores two of the five major factors that determine success in high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Research has shown that the internal characteristics of SMEs such as technology strategy and the demographics of the management team are critical and related to...

The paper uses micro-level data obtained from surveying informal and formal small textile producers in Bolivia to estimate the economic returns to social capital. Social capital is defined as being linked to other individuals. The paper studies forms of social links that vary with respect to...