Based on five research papers, the dissertation "Institutions and Entrepreneurship" analyzes institutional influences … on entrepreneurship, as well as determinants and effects of institutional change. In particular, the effects of implicit … obstacle to entrepreneurship in East Germany. The thesis shows that these differences in the implicit institutions result from …

Entrepreneurship plays an increasingly prominent role in both academic and policy circles. It is regarded as the … small enterprises has led to an increase in entrepreneurship policies aimed at encouraging more people to consider … entrepreneurship as an option and act on a business idea. This thesis examines policy measures that are offered to nascent and young …