Theoretical perspectives and empirical literature -- MSMEs access to finance and policy initiatives -- Micro, small and medium enterprises in India: their characteristics and evolution over time -- Access to credit and small firm growth -- gender, small firm ownership and credit constraints --...

Increased integration between the developed and developing countries has seen substantial decrease in trade-related barriers. In addition, there is a debate that developing countries tend to lower the environmental standards to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI). In this context, the...