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

Dualism is a pervasive feature of the manufacturing sectors of less-developed countries, with large differences in productivity between the informal and the formal sectors. Policy distortions are viewed as an important factor behind the prevalence of manufacturing dualism. We examine whether...