Financing small and medium enterprises in the context of their financial situation Cover Image

Źródła finansowania działalności MSP w kontekście ich sytuacji finansowej
Financing small and medium enterprises in the context of their financial situation

Author(s): Michał Waga
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: external financing; small and medium enterprises; Poland; investment propensity; gross value added; sources of financing;

Summary/Abstract: The article looks at the situation of Polish and European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) after the crisis (2007–2009) in reference to sources of their financing. First section provides definitions and insights into economic indicators for SMEs. In the second section, the outcomes of surveys on sources of the SMEs’ financing are discussed. Next, the author presents investment financing sources and draws a comparison of investment propensity for the sector. Last section focuses on the analysis of financial situation of Polish SMEs after 2009.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 27-47
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish