Hypothesis

Within the context of the current study, there are several proposed hypotheses. First, the study will aim to prove that the private equity market in Austria is underdeveloped. Second, this is caused primarily a cultural phenomenon based on attitudes towards the capital market, especially private equity. Additionally, it looks at how the SME segment is important within the Austrian economy and that a boost in private equity would then be beneficial to this market.

Methods and Procedures

The context of the study will be broken into two main parts. The first will be an empirical study of the capital market development in Austria. This will provide exploration of the key players and their role in the Austrian capital market with references to International comparison and benchmark. This will include a thorough literature review regarding the SME structure in Austria, including information on what the typical ownership structure is.

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