| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5092558 | Journal of Comparative Economics | 2011 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Uses survey data on USAID programs aiding SMEs. ⺠Controls for selection bias in program participation and matches treated and untreated firms. ⺠Assistance programs raised employment growth by 16-20 percentage points in the first year, by 26-30 points by the third year. ⺠Firms that lacked managerial skills benefited the most.
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Authors
El-hadj Bah, Josef C. Brada, Taner Yigit,