Family Businesses’ Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A Closer Look

Family Business Review - Tập 16 Số 3 - Trang 211-219 - 2003
Joseph H. Astrachan1, Melissa Carey Shanker2
1Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia
2Loyola University's Family Business Center in Chicago, Illinois

Tóm tắt

In 1995, we were commissioned to conduct research on the impact of family businesses on the U.S. economy. A search of all relevant research led to the conclusion that the majority of existing data relating to family businesses’ economic contributions were not grounded in empirical research, and the definitions used to distinguish family businesses from other enterprises were ambiguous or non-existent. In 1996, we published a paper providing a framework for assessing the economic impact of family businesses across three ranges, defined by the degree of family involvement in the businesses. This paper revisits that research and updates and improves the original findings based on more recent data.

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Family Business Review

Tập 16 Số 3

211-219

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