Firm size and entrepreneurial characteristics: Evidence from the SME sector in Argentina; [I̧monės dydis ir verslumo vertinimai: Argentinos mažu̧ ir vidutiniu̧ i̧moniu̧ tyrimo rezultatai]

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DOI: 10.3846/jbem.2010.13

Journal: Journal of Business Economics and Management

Year: 2010

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Document Type: Article

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access

Cited by: 24

Abstract

This study investigates the determinants of firm size. Data was collected in face-to-face structured-questionnaire interviews of 1314 firm founders from 14 counties in Argentina. Quantile regression was used as a more suitable methodology to measure the determinants of firm size. Our results show that the main sets of explanatory variables related to founder characteristics (age, experience, education, and vocation) provide a full explanation of firm size. We have also found evidence that a high degree strategic planning and a better competitive position are positively related to firm size as well. Finally, environmental factors were less representative.

Keywords

Entrepreneurship's characteristics; Firm size; Growth; Regional development

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