This paper estimates the impact of public guarantees on crisis predictive indicators among
small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs). We use a confidential database provided by the …

Credit guarantee scheme (CGS) is one of the popular instruments used to alleviate financial
constraints among small entrepreneurs. However, debate abounds on whether intervening …

The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Italian State Credit Guarantee
Scheme (Central Guarantee Fund). The paper analyzes the impact of the program on SMEs' …

Purpose This paper aims to draw attention to an urgent need for reform of the regulatory
framework of the broader export credit system to ensure a new and comprehensive “safe …

Due to the importance of financing technological and innovative activities in moving toward
a knowledge-based economy, Iran has used different institutional arrangements to solve the …

The stable and easy access of New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs) to financial resources
is of particular importance due to their significant role in the development of the knowledge …

The paper aims to assess selected elements of the business models of credit guarantee
schemes (CGSs) implemented in 20 European Union countries within the financial …

The credit guarantee consortia (known as Confidi) are a major phenomenon in Italy, since
they play different roles in the relationship between banks and enterprises. They offer …

This book offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of the microcredit guarantee funds
adopted in three South European countries and in three North African countries. It focuses …

This paper investigates the survival of entrepreneurial rms during the pandemic period.
Speci cally, we focus on UK companies that received equity nance during their …