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Firm Dynamics and Job Creation in the UK. White Paper No 6.

Published: 6 April 2013

A consistent theme in the discussion of attempts to stimulate economic recovery in the UK is a recognition of the need to unlock the growth potential of the private sector. This paper explores the simple question – “What types of firms create the most jobs in the UK economy?”

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