OECD Working Papers on Finance, Insurance and Private Pensions
Selected studies on finance, insurance and private pensions policy prepared for dissemination in order to stimulate wider discussion and further analysis and obtain feedback from interested audiences. The studies provide timely analysis and background on industry developments, structural issues, and public policy in the financial sector. Topics include risk management, governance, investments, benefit protection, and financial education. Previous papers addressing these policy issues are available via http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/19936397.
- ISSN: 20797117 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.1787/20797117
Unleashing the Export Potential of SMEs in Greece
Despite Greece’s long history as a trading nation, the country is failing to live up to its
export potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could significantly contribute
to strengthening Greece’s export performance, thereby helping to jump-start economic
growth and job creation as well as improving the sustainability of fiscal and external
accounts. This paper explores aspects of the business, financial and regulatory environment
that impede the greater involvement of SMEs in export activity. The paper also discusses the
potential role of a development bank and stresses the importance of more R&D and
innovation, the need to develop venture and other equity capital financing, and the need to
build stronger links and networks between universities and industry. It draws some policy
conclusions and suggests policy measures in the areas of finance, regulation, R&D and
innovation.
Keywords: business environment, small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurship, development banks, export performance
JEL:
M13: Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics / Business Administration / New Firms; Startups;
I23: Health, Education, and Welfare / Education and Research Institutions / Higher Education; Research Institutions;
F43: International Economics / Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance / Economic Growth of Open Economies;
G2: Financial Economics / Financial Institutions and Services;
L26: Industrial Organization / Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior / Entrepreneurship;
F6: International Economics / Economic Impacts of Globalization;
H81: Public Economics / Miscellaneous Issues / Governmental Loans; Loan Guarantees; Credits; Grants; Bailouts;
O3: Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth / Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights;
F1: International Economics / Trade;
L25: Industrial Organization / Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior / Firm Performance: Size, Diversification, and Scope
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