This explainer answers the question small business makes up what percent of the economy using official U.S. datasets and common methods. It is written for voters, local residents, journalists, and civic-minded readers who want sourced, neutral information and practical pointers to primary tables. The piece...
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February 21, 2026
This article explains how federal sources measure the role of small businesses in the U.S. economy and what the headline percentages mean. It focuses on the measures commonly used by agencies and the caveats readers should check when they see a statistic about small firms....
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February 21, 2026
Small businesses are central to local economies and to many voters who run or rely on them. This article explains, using official series and literature summaries, how long most new employer small businesses last in the United States. It also outlines why survival varies by...
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February 21, 2026
This article explains what a small business local economy looks like, how spending circulates within a place, and why local measurement matters for community planning. It is written for voters, local residents and civic readers who want neutral, practical information. Michael Carbonara is included here...
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February 21, 2026