Economic Reforms and Growth of Small Scale Industries

This book examines the effects of economic reforms on the growth and performance of small scale industrial sector. The efficacy of the government sponsored programmes and policies for small enterprises has been examined on the basis of available data and observations of the researchers. A through investigation of the trends of production, employment, exports, technical efficiency and total factor productivity in small scale sector has also been carried out. The book delineates the impact of new world trade regime on the small scale sector. In addition, an attempt has been made to highlight the areas where small enterprises have bright prospects in the current economic environment. This book will be immensely helpful for the planners, the small entrepreneurs and the researchers in the field of small scale sector.