Denna rapport beskriver materialet i en ny databas där uppfinnare med svensk adress i europeiska patent länkats samman med registerdata på individer. Material är unikt i sin omfattning: det omfattar 18 489 unika uppfinnare 1978-2009 med 64 procent matchade uppfinnare. Från 2004 har mer än...

We analyze the rate of formation, the characteristics, and the performance of different types of new firms in Sweden over a decade. Comparisons to Denmark, Brazil, and the U.S. suggest that the environment for new firm formation in Sweden is not markedly different than elsewhere. In line with...

Schumpeter claimed the entrepreneur to be instrumental for creative destruction and industrial dynamics. Entrepreneurial entry serves to transform and revitalize industries, thereby enhancing their competitiveness. This paper investigates if entry of new firms influences productivity amongst...