Evaluating impact on consequenses on SMEs

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Scope

Does the option have specific consequences for SMEs?

Definition

SMEs are the basis of future European competitiveness and job creation. They represent 99.8% of all EU enterprises and two-thirds of all employment. SMEs form a dynamic and heterogeneous group, and face many challenges in the European single market and in global markets. To survive and grow, SMEs must constantly innovate, which means either developing new technologies themselves or gaining access to technology developed by others.

Result

Indicators:

The following Eursotat Structural Indicators (General Economic Backround, Employment) are relevant to address the key question:

• Total employment growth
• Labour productivity per person employed
• Labour productivity per hour worked
• Unit labour cost growth
• Tax rate on low wage earners
• Employment rate
• Unemployment rate

The following Eurostat Sustainable Development Indicators (Economic Development) are relevant to address the key question:

• Total employment rate
• Total employment rate, by gender

See also

IA TOOLS

References

This text is for information only and is not designed to interpret or replace any reference documents. The text is adapted from:

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Observatory