From Calculated Risk: Distribution of Net Gain in Employment by Firm Size, 1992-2009. Graph Credit: Melinda Pitts, Atlanta Fed research economist and associate policy adviser

This graph breaks down net job gains and losses by firm size since 1992. During the current employment recession, small firms have accounted for about 45% of the job losses – much higher than during the 2001 recession.

Small Business and Employment

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