Floren, Roberto H <br/><br/>
The significance of family business in the Netherlands 
Floren, Roberto H. 
 -  1998 
 - 121 - 134 
<br/><br/> Until recently, limited research existed on family business in the Netherlands. This article presents research results from four original studies by the Nijenrode Family Business Program. It quantifies the impact of family business on the Dutch economy, leaving no doubt as to the importance of family business to general commerce and the economy. These results are put in an international context. Differences between family businesses and nonfamily businesses are also presented.