On-line capitalism

Article Abstract:

A growing number of small companies are beginning to regard the World Wide Web as an ideal channel through which to sell their shares. This approach was pioneered by beer manufacturer Spring Street Brewing, which raised $1.6 million from selling shares via the Internet in Feb 1996. Small companies believe that using the Internet will allow them to appeal directly to investors and to avoid paying for underwriters. In many cases, these companies' funding needs are too small to be of interest to most underwriters in any case.

Usage, Internet, Securities

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The better streets of Philadelphia

Article Abstract:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has over 80 unversities and colleges, with six schools of medicine and 24 teaching hospitals. Venture capital funds can help companies starting out, and pharmaceutical and health care companies have sprung up. There is still a need to invest more to provide a better educational system, though the city's finances have improved in the five years to Jan 1999.

Pennsylvania, City planning, Urban planning, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The unknown majority

Article Abstract:

The role of small firms in the Indian economy is examined in detail. Advantages enjoyed by smaller firms include fewer bureaucratic restrictions, though they also face problems such as being less able to obtain credit.

India

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