Firm-level Empirical Surveys: Tools and Practice

Abstract

The second topic of the lecture course «Firm-level Empirical Surveys: Tools and Practice» is presented in this issue. The topic describes possibilities and practice of application of formalized top-managers surveys to studies of enterprises economic behavior. The main attention is focused on development of surveys methodology and tools, and technology of their conducting. Limitations and advantages of surveys and distortion of their data characterizing enterprises state behavior are discussed.