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THE EFFECTS OF NETWORK’S STRUCTURAL HOLES: POLYCENTRIC INSTITUTIONS, PRODUCT PORTFOLIO, AND NEW VENTURE GROWTH IN CHINA AND RUSSIA
Batjargal, Bat - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2012
This study examines the effect of network’s structural holes, i.e., the absence of a link between two contacts who are both linked to an actor, on product development and profit growth of software ventures in two different institutional contexts of China and Russia. Using interview data of 159...
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UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA’S LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Brixiova, Zuzana - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2010
economies depends critically on structural transformation and the emergence of productive entrepreneurship that would accelerate …) constraints and develops a theoretical framework that examines the main obstacles to entrepreneurship in Africa’s LDCs. The paper … economies, development of productive entrepreneurship cannot be left to markets alone. The policy analysis suggests that the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008606468
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INSTITUTIONAL POLYCENTRISM, ENTREPRENEURS’ SOCIAL NETWORKS, AND NEW VENTURE GROWTH
Batjargal, Bat - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2013
What is the interrelationship among formal institutions, social networks, and new venture growth? Drawing on the theory of institutional polycentrism and social network theory, we examine this question using data on 637 entrepreneurs from four different countries. We find the confluence of weak...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011161390
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WHY ARE OPTIMISTIC ENTREPRENEURS SUCCESSFUL? AN APPLICATION OF THE REGULATORY FOCUS THEORY
AIDIS, RUTA; TOMASZ MICKIEWICZ*; SAUKA, ARNIS - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2008
Does entrepreneurial optimism affect business performance? Using a unique data set based on repeated survey design, we investigate this relationship empirically. Our measures of ‘optimism’ and ‘realism’ are derived from comparing the turnover growth expectations of 133 owners-managers...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005784754
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SELF-SELECTION AND EARNINGS DURING VOLATILE TRANSITION
Dimova, Ralitza; Gang, Ira N. - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2004
Using Bulgarian Integrated Household Surveys for 1995, 1997 and 2001 this paper explores determinants of labor force status – not working, public sector employment, private sector employment and self-employment – and earnings for each of the three employment sectors. We find that while...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005677636
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Perceptions and Behavior: Analyzing Wage Arrears in Russia
Linz, Susan J.; Semykina, Anastasia; Petrin, Charles - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2006
We investigate the link between perceptions and behavior using the wage arrears phenomenon in Russia as our case study. To measure perception, we utilize assessments of ‘marketability’ – what we call perceived demand. For behavior, we first consider the behavior of managers in the...
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Unemployment and finance: how do financial and labour market factors interact?
Gatti, Donatella; Rault, Christophe; Vaubourg, Anne-Gael - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2010
sing annual data for 18 OECD countries over the period 1980-2004, we investigate how labour and financial factors interact to determine unemployment by estimating a dynamic panel model using the system generalized method of moments (GMM). We show that the impact of financial variables depends...
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The Reallocation of Workers and Jobs in Russian Industry: New Evidence on Measures and Determinants
Brown, J. David; Earle, John S. - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2002
Gross job and worker flows in Russian industry are studied using panel data from a recent survey of 530 firms selected through national probability sampling. The data permit an examination of several important measurement issues – including the timing and definition of employment, the roles of...
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Unlocking Productive Entrepreneurship in Ethiopia: Which Incentives Matter?
Brixiova, Zuzana; Asaminew, Emerta - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2010
Twenty years after the launch of market reforms, productive entrepreneurship and vibrant small and medium …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009001055
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Ex-ante Evaluation of Conditional Cash Transfer Programs: The Case of Bolsa Escola
Bourguignon, François; Ferreira, Francisco H. G.; … - William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan - 2002
Cash transfers targeted to poor people, but conditional on some behavior on their part, such as school attendance or regular visits to health care facilities, are being adopted in a growing number of developing countries. Even where ex-post impact evaluations have been conducted, a number of...
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