the determinants of SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS IN ALASKA

The presence of human capital has been linked to employment growth in both urban and rural areas. This article examines the relationship between small business development using multiple metrics in Alaska’s boroughs and the presence of the creative class. There is weak evidence supporting a causal link once we account for initial place specific economic conditions. Regions that are considering creative class theory as a development strategy need to recognize that place specific characteristics determine to a large extent the likelihood of success. Quality of life interacts with industrial structure and therefore cannot be ignored when entertaining economic development options. the determinants of