Abstract Our study provides evidence for firms’ evaluation of location quality. We use a 2004 survey of 6,000 East German firms that contained questions on the importance and assessment of 15 different location factors ranging from closeness to customers and suppliers, transport...

The literature argues that research spin-offs (RSOs)—enterprises originating from a university or research institute—appear to have higher innovative potential and capabilities than other start-ups, at least in the early stages of their development. Yet, little is known about the innovative...

Die Wirtschaft West-Berlins wächst nach Jahrzehnten der Teilung mit dem Ostteil der Stadt und dem Umland zusammen. Diese Entwicklung wird mit finanziellen Hilfen für die Unternehmen unterstützt. An der Förderung beteiligt sich auch die Europäische Union. Die Fördermaßnahmen sind für...

This paper presents results about the determinants of export behaviour of services firms. Using a unique panel of enterprises for the years 2003 to 2005, the impact of size, productivity, human capital, experience on the national market, etc. on export behaviour are analysed. In addition, the...