Barriers to Entrepreneurship: How Government Undermines Economic Opportunity
by Naomi Lopez on 06/15/1999
20 Pages
Synopsis:
The vast majority of job creation is occurring in small business. At the same time, government regulation at the federal, state and local level impacts small business to a much greater degree than larger businesses. It is easy to overlook the effects of regulation and taxation during a period of sustained economic growth. Yet, mounting evidence suggests that small firms are critical for continued economic prosperity. This study is a valuable summary of statistics regarding the significance of the entrepreneurial sector, and the evidence of the impact of taxation and regulation.
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