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Nov 28, 2007

Do Benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley Justify the Costs? Empirical Evidence in the Case of Small Firms

This research brief summarizes the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) on small firms based on a review of studies of relative compliance costs, stock-price reactions, and exit patterns from the public market.
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Oct 19, 2007

In the Name of Entrepreneurship? The Logic and Effects of Special Regulatory Treatment for Small Business

What are the differential effects of regulation and policy on small businesses? What is the impact of special regulatory treatment for small businesses? This book offers analysis of key public policy issues with implications for small businesses.
Expert Insights

Jun 12, 2007

Improving the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research Program: Addendum

Document submitted on June 12, 2007 as an addendum to testimony before the House Science and Technology Committee, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation on April 26, 2007.
Research Summary

Jun 5, 2007

Measuring the Use of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Federal Contracting

This research brief summarizes a RAND assessment of disparity ratios for women-owned small businesses to determine whether those businesses receive federal contracts in proportion to their representation in given industries.
Press

Apr 27, 2007

RAND Study Assesses Whether Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Underrepresented in Federal Contracting

April 27, 2007 news release: RAND Study Assesses Whether Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Underrepresented in Federal Contracting.
Expert Insights

Apr 26, 2007

Improving the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research Program

Testimony presented before the House Science and Technology Committee, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation on April 26, 2007.
Research

Apr 17, 2007

The Utilization of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Federal Contracting

Computations of disparity ratios measuring the underrepresentation of women-owned small businesses in federal contracting, showing that there is significant variation depending on the methodology used and on data limitations.
Research

Oct 31, 2006

Evaluation and Recommendations for Improvement of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Examines the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and recommends ways in which it can be more responsive to the needs of the department and to the broader defense mission.
Press

May 8, 2006

RAND Study Shows Sarbanes-Oxley Act Had Short-Lived Effect on Small Businesses

May 8, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Shows Sarbanes-Oxley Act Had Short-Lived Effect on Small Businesses.
Press

May 5, 2006

RAND Study Finds That Small, Single-Location Workplaces Are Among the Safest Places to Work

May 5, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Finds That Small, Single-Location Workplaces Are Among the Safest Places to Work.
Research Summary

Apr 26, 2006

Are Small Businesses Riskier Than Larger Ones?

This research brief summarizes research that provides a more complete picture of fatality risks found at both smaller establishments and smaller firms, to help inform effective policies toward small businesses.
Research

Apr 20, 2006

Small Businesses and Workplace Fatality Risk: An Exploratory Analysis

Analyzes the relationship between fatality rate and business size, both in terms of establishment and firm size, from 1992 to 2001.

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Do Benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley Justify the Costs? Empirical Evidence in the Case of Small Firms

In the Name of Entrepreneurship? The Logic and Effects of Special Regulatory Treatment for Small Business

Improving the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research Program: Addendum

Measuring the Use of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Federal Contracting

RAND Study Assesses Whether Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Underrepresented in Federal Contracting

Improving the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research Program

The Utilization of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Federal Contracting

Evaluation and Recommendations for Improvement of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

RAND Study Shows Sarbanes-Oxley Act Had Short-Lived Effect on Small Businesses

RAND Study Finds That Small, Single-Location Workplaces Are Among the Safest Places to Work

Are Small Businesses Riskier Than Larger Ones?

Small Businesses and Workplace Fatality Risk: An Exploratory Analysis

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Do Benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley Justify the Costs? Empirical Evidence in the Case of Small Firms

In the Name of Entrepreneurship? The Logic and Effects of Special Regulatory Treatment for Small Business

Improving the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research Program: Addendum

Measuring the Use of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Federal Contracting

RAND Study Assesses Whether Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Underrepresented in Federal Contracting

Improving the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research Program

The Utilization of Women-Owned Small Businesses in Federal Contracting

Evaluation and Recommendations for Improvement of the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

RAND Study Shows Sarbanes-Oxley Act Had Short-Lived Effect on Small Businesses

RAND Study Finds That Small, Single-Location Workplaces Are Among the Safest Places to Work

Are Small Businesses Riskier Than Larger Ones?

Small Businesses and Workplace Fatality Risk: An Exploratory Analysis

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