Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Professor Klaas Baks discusses the state of venture capital in Georgia

"Small businesses fuel Georgia's job market. And while we nurture that spirit, it's time for the region to become a bigger player for venture capital dollars."

"The state spends about $6.85 million, out of a budget of $31.7 million, of its economic development dollars on small business programs. Marketing dollars for these programs are included in the overall budget. Many in the business world might argue that the less government involvement, the better. In a perfect, free-market economy, that might be the right message. But as Emory University professor Klaas Baks said recently, we are operating in a market where competing states are not shy about fostering business development.

'In an ideal world, there is no need for government,” said Baks, executive director of the Emory Center for Alternative Investments. 'In the real world, there are obstacles (to business development).” You have to ask, 'How can we improve our competitiveness, relevant to other states,' he said. "

 

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