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Degree divide

Degree divide

Educational attainment among Latinos in the United States has increased in recent years, yet it hasn’t matched that of non-Latino White people.

More businesses, but not more jobs

More businesses, but not more jobs

The number of new micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) in the United States increased 54 percent between 2019 and 2021.

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Small-but-mighty businesses

Small-but-mighty businesses

Micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) on average have only half the productivity of large companies, and less than that in emerging economies.

Small enterprises, big productivity gaps

Small enterprises, big productivity gaps

Micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) are critical to the global economy, accounting for 90 percent of all businesses, yet they are less productive than large companies in emerging and advanced economies.

The vast majority of European small businesses view the economy as weak

The vast majority of European small businesses view the economy as weak

Overall, 80 percent of small and medium-size businesses surveyed in Europe view the economy as somewhat to extremely weak.

Small grocers continue to play a vital role in Asian emerging economies

Small grocers continue to play a vital role in Asian emerging economies

Independent grocery stores are convenient for millions of Asian consumers, but the fragmented markets they create are inefficient for consumer-packaged-goods companies. Manufacturers need to find innovative solutions to reach these stores.