A bibliometric analysis of family business: Insights from interdisciplinary studies

Abstract

This study explored the family businesses and their contribution to the economy, analyzed the distinctive features of the governance systems of these types of businesses. The European Commission recognizes a significant role the family businesses in the EU economy and promotes the creation of a favorable environment where family businesses can grow and develop. This study aims to identify key contributors, key areas, current dynamics, and suggests future research directions in the field of the family business using bibliometric analysis and visualization tools. This study is one of a few that combine a bibliometric analysis and literature review on family business research