1. Contact: nadim.ahmad@oecd.org
OECD WORKSHOP ON THE MEASUREMENT OF HIGH-GROWTH ENTERPRISES SYNTHESIS OF COUNTRY RETURNS Paris November 19, 2007
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2. 8 countries Can, Dnk, Fin, Ita, Ltv, Spa, Swe and USA.
Providing a variety of information

7. Thresholds
Core rates provide for good relevant percentages 3-5% HG, 1-2% Gazelles (5 at beginning) or 0.5-1%( 5 at end). Higher thresholds = increase in non-disclosure

8. Turnover and Employment
Higher figures for turnover, about twice but relatively good correlation in high-growth sectors

9. Size threshold

10. Recommendations
Continue with current definitions – including gazelles 5 or less at end of reporting period
Clarify position on denominator (population of survivors at end of reporting period).
Complementary measure for gazelles, reflecting all enterprises 5 or less with 17+ employees.

11. Issues for discussion Happy with the recommendations?
Should gazelles refer to 5 at the end or the beginning?
Target measures - with or without mergers etc?
Denominators – population of survivors? Or population at beginning of reporting period – (bearing in mind the complications that classification changes cause).
Enterprise versus Establishment?