Small scale industries, employment and earnings in developing contries: looking back at some debate issues
Mtatifikolo, Fidelis P. /

This article provides an eclectic overview of the main issues and evidence in the debate of small scale industries, and their role in the economic development of developing countries.The substantive sections of the article deal with concepts and definitions, standard characteristics and trends, and the debate on the main strands characterising the perceived role of these industries.