Based on data collected by the International Social Survey Programme in 1987, 1992 and 1999. Explores perceptions of social inequality over time in a number of organized market economies, countries undergoing transition, developing countries and English-speaking countries. Examines perceptions...

Provides a review of relevant approaches to formulating effective policies to promote women's entrepreneur development. Following the identification of three paradigms of medium and small scale entrerprise development (the neo-liberal market pardigm, feminist empowerment, and interventionist...

Examines the implications of global sourcing practices on the competitiveness of small firms, particularly those operating in clusters.