Entrepreneurship and rural economic development: a scenario analysis approach

Nerys Fuller‐Love, Peter Midmore, Dennis Thomas, Andrew Henley · 2006 · International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research

Summary. This paper demonstrates how scenario analysis helps rural policymakers and entrepreneurs understand barriers to small business growth and economic development. Researchers in Mid Wales used structured scenario development with stakeholders to build shared understanding of uncertainties affecting rural entrepreneurship. The findings show that effective rural enterprise support must be tailored to local context and account for diverse external factors.

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Fuller‐Love, N., Midmore, P., Thomas, D., & Henley, A.. (2006). Entrepreneurship and rural economic development: a scenario analysis approach. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552550610687655

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DOI: 10.1108/13552550610687655
Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: entrepreneurship, policy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28