Micro and small companies represent 99% of the establishments in operation in Brazil, being an important vector in the economic development of the country. It is commonly thought that small businesses effectively contribute to income generation and employment in the country while living the low-lasting paradox. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the existing literature in search of a common factor that contributes to the early closure of the activities of
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