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Research Paper

Burden or Benefit? Regulation as a dynamic influence on SME performance. Research Paper No 7.

Published: 1 July 2013

This paper contributes to contemporary debates concerning the impact of regulation on small business performance in the UK.

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  • Business Growth
  • Productivity and performance
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