NEWSRELEASE
For Release: January 24,
2003
Contact: John McDowell (202) 205-6941
john.mcdowell@sba.gov
SBA Number: 03-05 ADVO
"Best
Student Paper" Awarded By Advocacy At United States
Association
For Small Business And Entrepreneurship Annual Meeting
Presented To Robert Hartl Of The University Of St. Gallen, Switzerland
WASHINGTON, D.C. The "Best Student Paper" on small business was presented today to Robert Hartl, doctoral candidate at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The paper, "A Longitudinal Analysis of Industry, Enterprise and Behavioral Predictors of SME Inter-firm Cooperation" focuses on how small firms cooperate with each other to reach their economic goals.
The award was presented by Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for Advocacy, at the annual meeting of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hartls paper won out over strong international competition from other doctoral candidates. The paper is available as part of Advocacys "working papers" found at www.sba.gov/advo/stats/wkpaper.html.
"Were excited about this first Best Student Paper award," said Moutray. "Robert Hartls paper sets a high bar for solid academic research into the role of small business and entrepreneurship in our economy. Research like this provides a strong base for public policy choices that encourage entrepreneurial success, job creation, and economic growth," continued Moutray.
The Office of Advocacy examines the role and status of small business in the economy and independently represents the views of small business to Congress and the President. It is the source for small business statistics presented in user-friendly formats and it funds research into small business issues.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsels efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.