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International Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Peru, a Latin-American Emerging Market

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Our research studies the international competitiveness of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging Latin-American country. Using a sample of 100 SMEs in Peru, we find that firms compete abroad with standardized products, which are conditioned by the host-country markets, human capital, and industry cooperation. However, the results show that the age and size of the firm are not determining factors in competing overseas. Our findings open a new agenda for policymakers when interpreting how they should promote and support Latin-American SMEs.

Source: Emerging Markets Finance and Trade

DOI: 10.1080/1540496x.2016.1156525

Authors: Jesús C. Peña-Vinces, Lourdes Casanova, Jorge Guillen, David Urbano

Institutions: Universidad de Sevilla, Cornell University, Esan University, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Language: English

Topic: International Business and FDI

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2491292849

FWCI: 12

Cites: 84

Cited by: 30

Related to: 10