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An Innovation Policy Framework: Bridging the Gap between Industrial Dynamics and Growth
Braunerhjelm, Pontus; Henrekson, Magnus - Institutet för Näringslivsforskning (IFN) - 2015
This paper examines policy measures that foster the creation of innovations with high inherent potential and that … simultaneously provide the right incentives for individuals to create and expand firms that disseminate such innovations in the form …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011118578
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E-payments: modern complement to traditional payment systems
Heng, Stefan - EconWPA - 2004
The challenges of payment transactions in electronic commerce were initially underestimated, as is now clear in the light of technological progress and stricter legislation, meaning traditional business models are increasingly coming up against their limits. Only secure, user- friendly and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005561569
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INDIAN VENTURE CAPITALISTS (VCs) INVESTMENT EVALUATION CRITERIA
Mishra, Asim - EconWPA - 2005
The Venture capital (VC) industry in India is of recent origin. However, the average investment value of each deal in India have grown from $3.85 million in 2000 to $7.89 million in 2001.These developments together with the recent steps taken by government to promote venture capitalism in India...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005134795
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The Role of Capital and Other Factors in the Formation and Growth of Firms Started by University Researchers
Olofsson, Christer; Wahlbin, Claes - Institutet för Näringslivsforskning (IFN) - 1989
No abstract.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010684487
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Measuring Innovation Using Patent Data
Svensson, Roger - Institutet för Näringslivsforskning (IFN) - 2015
innovations have been introduced in the market. This paper applies a new method to identify innovations in patent databases by … forward citations. Further, successful innovations are most positively related to patent renewal. Based on the traditional … innovations can be predicted. The developed parameters may be used to identify innovations across sectors and regions in other …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011249390
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Technology Transfer to Foreign Affiliates by Multinational Enterprises Technology Transfer to Foreign Affiliates by Multinational Enterprises
Fors, Gunnar - Institutet för Näringslivsforskning (IFN) - 1996
This paper examines whether Swedish multinational enterprises transfer R&D-generated knowledge to their foreign affiliates. The empirical results suggest that such technology transfer takes place from parent companies to affiliates, especially in the case of newly established affiliates. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010600208
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SAVINGS MOBILIZATION ROLE OF NIGERIAN COMMERCIAL BANKS:AN ANALYTICAL POLICY STUDY
NWAOBI, GODWIN CHUKWUDUM - EconWPA - 2003
CAPITAL ACCUMULATION HAS BEEN EMPHASISED AS THE MAJOR FACTOR GOVERING THE RATE OF DEVELOPMENT. THIS STUDY THEREFORE AIMS EXPLORING IN THE LIGHT OF PAST TRENDS, THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS AS FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES IN MOBILIZING DOMESTIC SAVINGS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND THE CONSTRAINTS IN...
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Using the Scaling Analysis to Characterize Financial Markets
Matteo, T. Di; Aste, T.; Dacorogna, Michel M. - EconWPA - 2004
The scaling properties encompass in a simple analysis many of the volatility characteristics of financial markets. That is why we use them to probe the different degree of markets development. We empirically study the scaling properties of daily Foreign Exchange rates, Stock Market indices and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005134766
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Agent Behaviour, Financial Market and Welfare Theory
Paranque, Bernard; Baets, Walter; Pruden, Henry - EconWPA - 2005
An important literature has pointed out the coordination problems faced by the agents, in particular the financial one when they have to manage risk and their portfolio. If we follow Kaldor and its definition of speculation, then we could point out that in this case agents are short term...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005413089
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Why Issue Equity Abroad? The Experience of Small Country Companies
Modén, Karl-Markus; Oxelheim, Lars - Institutet för Näringslivsforskning (IFN) - 1995
No abstract.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010600210