This presentation focuses on the legal context, conceptual framework, and important empirical findings in small business bankruptcy. The discussion will focus on both the ex-ante effect of the bankruptcy institution–i.e., how it may affect innovation and entrepreneurship; and the ex post resolution of small business cases.

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