Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2004
Document Number
Research Paper #2004-10
Abstract
The main objective of the study is to empirically evaluate the critical roles of small businesses in economic growth and poverty alleviation in West Virginia. In OLS and 2SLS regression analysis a positive relationship exists between small business and economic growth. A strong inverse relationship also exists between the incidence of poverty and small business and economic growth. Thus, the empirical result establishes the linkage between small business, economic growth and the incidence of poverty.
Digital Commons Citation
Gebremariam, Gebremeskel H.; Gebremedhin, Tesfa; and Jackson, Randall, "The Role of Small Business in Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in West Virginia: An Empirical Analysis" (2004). Regional Research Institute Working Papers. 120.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/rri_pubs/120