Recent developments in the Dutch firm-size distribution

Martin Carree; Roy Thurik

doi:10.1007/BF01840608

Recent developments in the Dutch firm-size distribution

Martin Carree, Roy Thurik

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Abstract

This study investigates the development of the firm-size distribution in the netherlands using various measures. Data are used for the period 1978 through 1989 covering practically the entire dutch private sector. The results show a general tendency towards smaller firm sizes in manufacturing industries until 1986, but indicate an opposite development after that year. This tendency towards larger firm sizes after 1986 is also encountered for non-manufacturing industries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	261-268
Number of pages	8
Journal	Small Business Economics
Volume	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01840608
Publication status	Published - Dec 1991

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