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existing sociological theories. Two case studies - one on the European trade union movement and one on technological innovation …
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illustrated by closer examination of three core spheres of capitalist societies: consumption, investment, and innovation. To … von drei Sphären wirtschaftlicher Aktivität - Konsum, Investition und Innovation - verdeutlichen das breite Spektrum …
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This paper analyzes co-operative behavior of innovative firms in Finland and Austria. We use data from the third wave … of the Community Innovation Survey (CIS 3). Descriptive statistics indicate that the rate of innovators is quite similar … in Austria and Finland, while the number of cooperating enterprises is considerably higher in Finland. Econometric …
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This study investigates the relationship between innovations and firm growth, based on the data of Finnish firms operating in the software industry. We find that in terms of turnover and employment, firms with only technological innovations do not grow more rapidly than other firms. However,...
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This paper aims to provide new insights into the analysis of National Innovation Systems (NIS). Whereas the common …, internationalisation of innovative activities, public support for high growth companies, regional innovation policies, and educational …
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largest organizations in the Finnish innovation and business support system. Finpro regards its mission to include …
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internationalization of business) services impacts on the internationalization and performance of small and medium-sized firms in Finland …
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This paper assesses the empirical relationship between the liberalization of international trade and the economic status of women. Although historically globalization is not generally linked to the advancement of women, several recent country studies find export led growth in middle and low...
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We identify pertinent institutions governing the structure of payoffs with regard to female career progression. Drawing on recent insights in behavioral economics, we hypothesize that interactions between psychological mechanisms and the institutional setup may be important determinants of...
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Although parents in almost all rich democracies are entitled to some form of paid parenting leave, fathers in particular often do not take all the leave available to them. As employers play an important role in the implementation of parenting leave policies, this article investigates what...
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