00711nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000010000190001724501130003626000090014952003890015858300190054794200060056699900170057220260716043452.0  aWint, Alvin G.  aCompetitive disadvantages and advantages of small nations : an analysis of inter-nation economic performance  c2002  aTests several hypotheses about the factors that differentiate small countries in terms of their economic performance.  Concludes that small countries have relied for competitive advantage on industries which place a premium on stability and infrastructural quality.  Notes that success in these industries requires integration into world markets, which brings with it exogenous risks.  c10/7/02kJOY_D  cA  c47915d47915