TY - JOUR
T1 - Small-and microenterprise business development in Costa Rica
T2 - An examination of domestic and foreign born entrepreneurs
AU - Jain, Adishwar
AU - Pisani, Michael J.
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - In this article we explore the similarities and differences between native-owned and foreign-owned (primarily Nicaraguan) small- and microenterprises in Costa Rica. Utilizing a 2005 sample of 327 firms from the central highlands and the Caribbean coast, we found similarities in the level of business informality, firm size, and length of business operation. Significant differences exist regarding business atmosphere and job satisfaction. Important distinctions are also found in business income, business value, and business financing. Income gaps between native- and foreign-born entrepreneurs may be the result of a liability of foreignness in the marketplace.
AB - In this article we explore the similarities and differences between native-owned and foreign-owned (primarily Nicaraguan) small- and microenterprises in Costa Rica. Utilizing a 2005 sample of 327 firms from the central highlands and the Caribbean coast, we found similarities in the level of business informality, firm size, and length of business operation. Significant differences exist regarding business atmosphere and job satisfaction. Important distinctions are also found in business income, business value, and business financing. Income gaps between native- and foreign-born entrepreneurs may be the result of a liability of foreignness in the marketplace.
KW - Costa Rica
KW - Small and microenterprise development
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=67549084667&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/10978520802319941
DO - 10.1080/10978520802319941
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:67549084667
VL - 9
SP - 149
EP - 167
JO - Latin American Business Review
JF - Latin American Business Review
SN - 1097-8526
IS - 2
ER -