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The best justification for addressing family businesses from a scientific perspective seems to stem from their economic significance. The fact that these businesses make up more than 85% of all businesses and around 70% of all jobs globally appears to be reason enough to give the topic more thorough consideration. However, this motivation is not entirely compelling as previous business studies, which did not specifically focus on family businesses, must have covered the topic as well. This means that there might not be much new to learn.
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Zellweger, T. (2023). From Impact to Insight: Family Business and Financial Leadership in Practice and Theory. In: Zellweger, T., Ohle, P. (eds) Financial Management of Family Businesses. Contributions to Finance and Accounting. Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-42212-7_1
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