NDLI: SME and entrepreneurship issues and policies in Italy: Assessment and recommendations

Content Provider	OECD iLibrary
Organization	OECD
Abstract	SMEs and entrepreneurs are the backbone of the Italian economy. With nearly 100 enterprises per thousand people its business density is one of the highest among OECD countries. One-quarter of the working population is self-employed, the second-highest rate in the European Union (EU). Italian SMEs contribute 80% of national employment and 67% of value added, the third and fifth highest shares in the OECD area respectively. SMEs are also at the core of Italy’s export and innovation performance, accounting for over 50% of the total volume of exports and 22% of business R&D investment. The share of firms that are young, with less than three years of age (14% of Italian enterprises), is in line with the most entrepreneurial OECD economies.
Page Count	18
Starting Page	19
Ending Page	36
Language	English
Publisher	OECD Publishing
Publisher Date	2014-11-18
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Industry and Services
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Chapter

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SME and entrepreneurship issues and policies in Italy: Assessment and recommendations