Analysis and Evaluation of German SME Promotion Policies

Author: German Technology Cooperation Company
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: In a market economy, not only enterprises but also government-provided public services need to follow the principles of capital operation and be evaluated based on efficiency standards. This mandatory demand for efficiency is the primary advantage of a market economy. When evaluating support systems, it means continuously assessing whether their benefits outweigh the costs they generate. This principle also applies to aspects related to the support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This book includes: an evaluation of the existing SME promotion system in Germany, an analysis of the institutional environment supporting SME development in Germany, improving SME promotion through rigor and transparency, a report on advocating "eliminating bureaucratic barriers," and the survival promotion of SMEs: focus points and complementarity.