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Rural Microbusinesses and the Local Economy: A Case Study Approach

This case study based research project aimed to analyse the activities and organisation of microbusinesses in their local context.

  • Project Dates: 2000 - 2001
  • Project Leader: Jeremy Phillipson
  • Staff: Jeremy Phillipson and Matthew Gorton
  • Sponsors: Centre for Rural Economy

The research paid particular attention to the role of linkages and interrelationships between rural microbusinesses and to their level of integration within local business networks and the local business community.