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Small Business Economics Template

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About the Small Business Economics format

Small Business Economics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, Firm Innovation and Growth, Corporate Finance and Governance.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Small Business Economics 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inEntrepreneurship Studies and Influences Firm Innovation and Growth Corporate Finance and Governance Private Equity and Venture Capital Family Business Performance and Succession
ISSN0921-898X
Citation impact (2-yr)4.94
h-index237
i10-index2,337
Total citations249,013
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereIndiana University Bloomington
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Small Business Economics per year

88
2014
72
2015
120
2016
151
2017
150
2018
164
2019
136
2020
141
2021
133
2022
142
2023
130
2024
161
2025

Citation impact of Small Business Economics by publication year

7.8K
2014
5.9K
2015
10.2K
2016
14.5K
2017
12.6K
2018
12K
2019
7.4K
2020
6.5K
2021
3.7K
2022
2.9K
2023
1.2K
2024
551
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Small Business Economics

The knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship

Zoltán J. Ács, Pontus Braunerhjelm, David B. Audretsch et al. · 12 Dec 2008

Contemporary theories of entrepreneurship generally focus on the recognition of opportunities and the decision to exploit them. Although the entrepreneurship literature treats opportunities as exogenous, the prevailing theory of economic growth suggests they are endogenous. This paper advances the microeconomic foundations of endogenous growth theory by developing a knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship. Knowledge created…

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Why encouraging more people to become entrepreneurs is bad public policy

Scott Shane · 8 Jun 2009

Policy makers often think that creating more start-up companies will transform depressed economic regions, generate innovation, and create jobs. This belief is flawed because the typical start-up is not innovative, creates few jobs, and generates little wealth. Getting economic growth and jobs creation from entrepreneurs is not a numbers game. It is about encouraging the…

1,607 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Small Business Economics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Small Business Economics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Small Business Economics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Small Business Economics use?
Small Business Economics uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Small Business Economics 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Small Business Economics?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Small Business Economics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Small Business Economics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Small Business Economics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Small Business Economics?
Small Business Economics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Small Business Economics template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Small Business Economics PDF?
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