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A Multi-Region Model of Economic Growth with Human Capital and Negative Externalities in Innovation
Batabyal, Amitrajeet A. - 2012
We use a multi-region model and provide the first theoretical analysis of the effects of human capital use and a particular kind of innovative activity on economic growth. In each of the N heterogeneous regions in our model, consumers have constant relative risk aversion preferences, there are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013102492
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A Multi-Region Model of Economic Growth with Human Capital and Negative Externalities in Innovation
Batabyal, Amitrajeet A. - 2013
We use a multi-region model and provide the first theoretical analysis of the effects of human capital use and a particular kind of innovative activity on economic growth. In each of the N heterogeneous regions in our model, consumers have constant relative risk aversion preferences, there are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013076867
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Spatial activity and labour market patterns
Russo, Giovanni; Reggiani, Aura; Nijkamp, Peter - 2005
The spatial activity patterns of firms in a multi-regional system are closely connected with the structure and evolution of regional labour markets. Based on an extensive data set (cross-section) on commuting flows in Germany, this paper aims to identify the relationship between entrepreneurial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011346457
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Regional inequality and human capital quality : the impact of technology on the arrival rate of employment offers
Alexiadis, Stilianos; Eleftheriou, Konstantinos; … - 2013
This paper aims to provide a conceptual and operational context for analysing regional inequalities. It does so by utilizing a 'search & matching' framework. The model, developed in this paper, maps the way in which individuals are distributed according to: 1) the abilities of individuals to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010224797
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Migrant entrepreneurship in a diverse Europe : in search of sustainable development
Baycan Levent, Tüzin; Nijkamp, Peter - 2007
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003646474
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Migrant entrepreneurship and new urban economic opportunities
Nijkamp, Peter; Şahín, Medíha; Baycan Levent, Tüzin - 2009
systematically assess the conditions for successful entrepreneurship of migrants. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011377830
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The urban growth potential of second-generation migrant entrepreneurs : a sectoral study on Amsterdam
Baycan Levent, Tüzin; Nijkamp, Peter; Şahín, Medíha - 2009
particular the way – and the extent to which – the choice for entrepreneurship is made by higher-educated young ethnic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011377832
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A structural equations model for assessing the economic performance of high-tech ethnic entrepreneurs
Şahín, Medíha; Todiras, Alina; Nijkamp, Peter; … - 2013
In this paper we develop and test a conceptual model of the key relationships concerning the business performance and success of ethnic entrepreneurs. To that end, an explanatory modei'GALAXY' is presented which serves as a framework for mapping out the impact that various background factors are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010224814
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Contrasts and similarities in economic performance of migrant entrepreneurs
Şahín, Medíha; Nijkamp, Peter; Suzuki, Soushi - In: IZA journal of migration : IZAJOM 3 (2014), pp. 1-21
developed countries, with varying degrees of success. The concept of migrant entrepreneurship suggests a homogeneous set of …, a modern operational approach-originating from organizational theory-that aims to make a comparative study of …-generation migrants, and age. Finally, the paper offers some lessons on entrepreneurship strategies. …
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Entrepreneurship, development, and the spatial context : retrospect and prospect
Nijkamp, Peter - 2009
Entrepreneurship has been a topical issue in the business administration literature, but in the past decade a wave of … interest can be observed on the role of entrepreneurship in the economic growth literature. This paper aims to highlight the … various contributions to the entrepreneurship literature from the perspective of regional economic development. After a broad …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003845128