Small Enterprise Policy and Program Development: The Australian Case
描述了澳大利亚政治、经济和地理环境如何影响小企业政策与项目的发展，强调各州自治和竞争对政策加速的作用，并概述当前政策及未来十年预测。
Geoffrey Meredith is Professor, University of New England, Armidale New South Wales, Australia, and Consultant, Financial Management Research Centre associated with that University. The paper describes the political, economic and geographical environment which has influenced directly or indirectly, the development of small enterprise policy and programs in Australia. Given the autonomy of each State, policies and programs have been developed and implemented with minimal co-ordination at the national level. Competition between States and political parties has played a significant role in accelerating the development of small enterprise policies and programs. The paper outlines current policies and programs and forecasts expected changes within the next decade.