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Entrepreneurship in Uruguay

Authors : María Ximena Fernández Delucchi, Nicolás Gambetta Lopassio

Published in: Entrepreneurship in South America

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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This chapter provides insight into the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the small and medium-size enterprises situation in Uruguay. The study begins with a historical overview, analyzes the current state of entrepreneurship, the business environment and ends highlighting the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors in the country.

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Title: Entrepreneurship in Uruguay
Authors: María Ximena Fernández Delucchi
Nicolás Gambetta Lopassio
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Entrepreneurship in South America
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-97059-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-97060-4

Copyright Year: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97060-4_13

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