Persistence of Regional New Business Formation Activity Over Time - Assessing the Potential of Policy Promotion Programs
The authors investigate regional differences in the level and the development of regional new business formation activity. Steering innovation and creating an entrepreneurial atmosphere could be an appropriate starting point for policy measures that try to promote start-ups.
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