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Entrepreneurship and Growth in Emerging Mini-dragon Economies: A South-East Asia Perspective

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Alex Maritz, Viet Le, Simon Masli, Anton de Waal, Bert Verhoeven, Shieh, Chich Jen

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DOI:10.17265/1537-1506/2013.01.006

Affiliation(s)

Alex Maritz, Ph.D., Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology.
Viet Le, Ph.D., Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology.
Simon Masli, Ph.D., Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology.
Anton de Waal, Ph.D., Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology.
Bert Verhoeven, Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology.
Shieh, Chich Jen, Ph.D., Department of International Business, Chang Jung University.

ABSTRACT

Entrepreneurship and growth are driving forces in the development of emerging economic systems. In this exploratory study we discuss emerging economies within a South-East Asia context. In particular, we expand on a previous study on the East Asian Tiger economies, and introduce the mini-dragon economies of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Philippines. We explore the role of various economic indicators and indices, entrepreneurship and SMEs as drivers of growth in these emerging economies. Growth factors unique to the region are also identified, and institutional and government interventions are recommended. Furthermore, we elaborate on the interdependence of the entire region on each of the mini-dragon economies. Since we have highlighted only a few of the emerging economies in the region, opportunities exist to expand the base for further study.

KEYWORDS

entrepreneurship, growth, SMEs, mini-dragon economies

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