Young companies represent change, growth and innovation – and this makes them a central pillar in the future of a country’s economy. However, entrepreneurial dynamics in Germany have slowed for years. At the…
We investigate whether family ownership is associated with a preference for patents or trade secrets. Using a sample of S&P 500 firms, we show that family ownership is negatively associated with patenting and…
Die Entwicklung von Unternehmensgründungen im Verarbeitende Gewerbe in Deutschland ist rückläufig. Anders sieht es bei technologieintensiven Dienstleistungen, insbesondere im Bereich Softwareentwicklung und…
Public procurement requirements and voluntary standards are increasingly used to foster environmental product innovations. However, quantitative evidence on their individual and joint effects is absent, and…
The IAB/ZEW Start-Up Panel is a longitudinal and representative survey established in 2008, designed to focus on founders and their businesses during the very early stages of the firm life cycle. Data on newly…
This paper introduces the WebAI paradigm as a promising approach for innovation studies, business analytics, and informed policymaking. By leveraging artificial intelligence to systematically analyze…
Public procurement offers sizable market opportunities for young firms. We investigate the firm- and founder-level characteristics determining young firms’ decision to apply for public tenders, as well as the…
