You sound like a clueless economist.
Try running a small business for a while—one with a significant number of employees—and then come talk to us.
In the real world statistics are irrelevant.
Waking up one morning and realizing that all your sweat and tears has led to a business that is bleeding out is a true education.
I worked for a small business ( mech. contractor ). I was so disgusted with the greed and lies that I worked my ass off to get a degree. I did that so then I would not have to work with those types again. Even if I made less money it would be worth it.