Preface -- Introduction: globalization and the social relevance of small business in Brazil -- Small business in emergent countries : challenges and policies -- Micro and small business in Brazil : recent evolution -- Small business sustainability in Brazil -- Finance and small business in...

Most micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operate informally. While informal sectors are thought to contribute less to national economic development, MSMEs are a driving force behind national economic growth. Thus, formalizing informal MSMEs is critical to boosting national...