Drawing on a unique set of surveys conducted in twelve countries in Africa and Latin America the author maps the patterns of change in micro and small enterprises in the developing world.

Carl Liedholm is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University. He has written widely in the field of economic development.,
Donald C. Mead is Professor of Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University. He has published widely on MSEs in developing countries.

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 MSE dynamics; Chapter 3 New starts, closures, and expansion of MSEs; Chapter 4 MSE growth by location, sector, linkages, and gender; Chapter 5 MSEs and the macroeconomy; Chapter 6 Problems faced by MSEs; Chapter 7 The diverse characteristics and needs of MSEs; Chapter 8 Summary and implications;