THE EVOLUTION OF FIRM SIZE DISTRIBUTION

  • Ivan O. KITOV Institute for the Geospheres’ Dynamics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia

Abstract

Significant differences in the evolution of firm size distribution for various industries in the United States have been revealed and documented. For theoretical considerations, this finding puts major constraints on the modelling of firm growth. For practical purposes, the observed differences create a solid basis for selective investment strategies.

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Published
2011-06-30
How to Cite
KITOV, Ivan O.. THE EVOLUTION OF FIRM SIZE DISTRIBUTION. Theoretical and Practical Research in Economic Fields, [S.l.], v. 2, n. 1, p. 81-88, june 2011. ISSN 2068-7710. Available at: <https://journals.aserspublishing.eu/tpref/article/view/1112>. Date accessed: 28 mar. 2024.