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Study shows impact of SME research aid is small but important

On average, one euro of EU support to small businesses in economically weak European regions creates €0.30 of additional private investment, a Commission report says. Only small businesses show the effect: EU support does not appear to influence large firms’ investment behaviour. The study, published by the Commission’s regional policy directorate, examined the effect of €40 billion given to 235,000 companies in seven economically weaker EU countries.

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