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Contracts Awarded To Study Small
Businesses
Research Intended to Deepen
Understanding of Issues Affecting Small Businesses
Source: SBA News
Release - dated October 10, 2006 (SBA No.: 06-20 ADVO)
WASHINGTON, D.C.
- Nineteen researchers from across the country have been
awarded contracts to study small business by the
Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business
Administration. Their research will deepen the
understanding of the role that small business plays in
economic growth and development.
“The United States is
a leader in the world’s economy,” said Dr. Chad
Moutray, Chief Economist for the Office of Advocacy.
“The results of these studies will help policymakers
understand how small business led the way in achieving
that status, and how public policy can affect this
dynamic sector of the economy.”
The following individuals and firms
received research contracts:
|
Researcher |
Location |
Area of
Study |
|
Dr.
Scott Shane and Erin Kepler |
Shaker
Heights, OH |
Study
the differences between male and female-led
ventures. |
|
Economic
Consulting Services |
Washington, DC |
Examine
and contrast retirement plans between large
and small firms. |
|
Innovation and Information Consultants |
Concord,
MA |
Analyze
the influence antitrust activities have on
small businesses in selected industries. |
|
E.H.
Pechan & Associates |
Springfield, VA |
Determine how energy prices affect small
business. |
|
Business
Development Advisors |
Arlington, VA |
Investigate how human capital affects
women’s business ownership. |
|
Microeconomic Applications |
Washington, DC |
Consider
the influence of HUBZones on small business
development and job creation. |
|
Krahenbuhl Global Consulting |
Chicago,
IL |
Explore
the capital structure of small firms. |
|
Corporate Research Board |
Washington, DC |
Look
into the impact of "gazelles" (small
fast-growing firms) on economic growth. |
|
Dr. Rafi
Efrat |
Porter
Ranch, CA |
Appraise
the tax indebtedness of bankruptcy filers. |
|
Dr. Eric
Seibert |
Clemson,
SC |
Research
the use of family health insurance coverage. |
|
Lawrence
Plummer |
Westminster, CO |
Observe
the effect that new firms entrants have on
existing markets. |
|
Joseph
LiPuma |
Wayne,
PA |
Assess
the relations between globalization, venture
capital, and international experience of
management in start-up firms. |
|
Dr.
Bruce Kirchoff |
Newark,
NJ |
Evaluate
the relationship between business age and
growth. |
|
Dr.
Andrew Wolk |
Boston,
MA |
Discuss
the role of social entrepreneurs in the
economy. |
|
Dr.
George Haynes |
Bozeman,
MT |
Interpret the relationship between veterans’
income and wealth. |
|
Dr. Josh
Lerner |
South
Hamilton, MA |
Develop
a White Paper on small business financing. |
|
Dr. Rick
Boden |
Toledo,
OH |
Execute
research into wage and salary data as it
relates to the self-employment decision by
non-employers. |
|
Dr.
William Gartner and Dr. Jon Liao |
Greenville, SC and Chicago, IL |
Review
how nascent entrepreneurs use business
planning as part of their start-up
activities. |
|
TPJ
Associates |
Hanson,
MA |
Study
the impact of specific regulations on small
business. |
The
Office of Advocacy, the “small business watchdog” of the
federal government, examines the role and status of
small business in the economy and independently
represents the views of small business to federal
agencies, Congress, and the President. It is the source
for small business statistics presented in user-friendly
formats, and it funds research into small business
issues.
For
more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website
at
www.sba.gov/advo.
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