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Bank policies towards SME sector in Poland and selected countries worldwide

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  • Joanna Duda

    (AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow)

  • Maciej Wozniak

    (AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow)

Abstract

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are very signifi cant for the economy. However, they face many problems when trying to fi nance their development. In connection to the above, theauthors set four research questions that are connected with bank policies towards SMEs. Then, they make an analysis in order to answer the questions. The conclusions, recommendations. and limitations are presented at the end of the paper.

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  • Joanna Duda & Maciej Wozniak, 2018. "Bank policies towards SME sector in Poland and selected countries worldwide," Managerial Economics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Management, vol. 19(1), pages 25-47.
    • Handle: RePEc:agh:journl:v:19:y:2018:i:1:p:25-47
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