This study analyzes the economic consequences of changes in the local bank presence. Using a unique data set of banks, firms and counties in Poland over the period 2009–14, it is shown that changes strengthening the relationship banking model are associated with local labour market...

Foreman-Peck J., Makepeace G. and Morgan B. (2006) Growth and profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises: some Welsh evidence, Regional Studies 40, 307-319. Policy-makers throughout the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are keen to promote the development of...

Wright M., Westhead P. and Ucbasaran D. (2007) Internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and international entrepreneurship: a critique and policy implications, Regional Studies 41, 1013-1029. Practitioners are seeking to provide a supportive environment for growing...