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Measuring preferences : from conjoint analysis to integrated conjoint experiments

Ramírez-Hurtado, José Manuel - In: Revista de métodos cuantitativos para la economía y … 9 (2010), pp. 28-43

When there are many attributes, experiments with Conjoint Analysis include problems of information overload that affect the validity of such experiments. The impact of these problems can be avoided or reduced by using Hierarchical Information Integration (HII). The present work aims to...

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Cultura postmaterialista y variaciones en el espiritu emprendedor

Pinillos Costa, Maria José - In: Investigaciones europeas de Dirección y Economía de … 17 (2011) 1, pp. 37-55

-activity rates across Spanish Autonomous Communities. A distinction is made between potential entrepreneurs, nascent entrepreneurship … ; self-employment ; potential entrepreneurs ; new companies …

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La influencia del proceso de migración en la percepción del riesgo de crear una empresa

Bolívar Cruz, Alicia; Hormiga, Esther - In: Investigaciones europeas de Dirección y Economía de … 18 (2012) 1, pp. 69-85

This paper analyzes the relationship between the migration experience and the perception of risk when starting a business. In order to empirically validate the hypotheses formulated, this research uses data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) in Spain during 2009. The analysis made...

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The valuation implications of sales growth in start-up ventures

Gavious, Ilanit; Schwartz, Dafna - In: Journal of entrepreneurial finance : JEF ; official … 13 (2008) 2, pp. 1-24

We examine whether and how investors' reliance on financial information is affected by the rate of sales growth of a start-up venture. We find that investors discern between firms by the extent to which their products are adopted by the market. For firms that failed to increase their sales since...

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Creación y destrucción de empresas en Chile

Benavente H., José Miguel; Külzer S., Cintia - In: Estudios de economía 35 (2008) 2, pp. 215-239

In this paper we describe the pattern of creation and destruction of Chilean firms between 1999 and 2006. In addition, we construct transition matrices among different firm sizes based on tax information. It has to be noted that the available data for this study is probably the closest to what...

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The coupling between entrepreneurship and public policy : tight in developed countries but loose in development countries

Schøtt, Thomas; Wickstrøm Jensen, Kent - In: Estudios de economía 35 (2008) 2, pp. 195-214

In this paper we compare the coupling between entrepreneurship policy and entrepreneurship activity in developed and developing countries. Using new institutional arguments, we argue that developing countries are prone to implement policies that (1) are based on experiences in developed...

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Formal and informal equity funding in Chile

Amorós, José Ernesto; Atienza, Miguel; Romani, Gianni - In: Estudios de economía 35 (2008) 2, pp. 179-194

This paper explores the state of formal and informal equity sources currently available for financing entrepreneurial activity in Chile. By integrating theoretical perspectives regarding formal and informal equity funding and information gathered from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)...

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Selbständigkeit in Deutschland : der Trend zeigt seit langem nach oben

Fritsch, Michael; Kritikos, Alexander; Rusakova, Alina - In: DIW-Wochenbericht : Wirtschaft, Politik, Wissenschaft 79 (2012) 4, pp. 3-12

Die unternehmerische Selbständigkeit hat in Deutschland in den letzten 20 Jahren einen starken Aufschwung erfahren. Die Zahl der Selbständigen ist zwischen 1991 und 2009 um 40 Prozent gestiegen. Verantwortlich für diese Entwicklung sind die Nachholprozesse in Ostdeutschland, der...

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La influencia de las políticas de responsabilidad social y la pertenencia a redes de cooperación en el capital relacional y estructural de las microempresas

Benito Hernández, Sonia; Esteban Sánchez, Pablo - In: Investigaciones europeas de Dirección y Economía de … 18 (2012) 2, pp. 166-176

Micro.enterprises have certain attributes that distinguish them from large companies and from those that see problems when adopting principles and social responsibility policies. However, the principles of social responsibility can and should be integrated into any organization, including...

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Entrepreneurial drives, organizational function, and success of Iranian entrepreneurs

Maharati, Yaghoob; Nazemi, Shamsodin - In: Advances in management & applied economics 2 (2012) 2, pp. 147-177

organizational functions on the success of entrepreneurs in small manufacturing firms in Iran. To fulfil the aims of the research, a … probability sampling design, 600 entrepreneurs were chosen throughout the country to participate in the study. The mail survey … entrepreneurs with high need for achievement, high level of risk taking, and high locus of control were more successful than those …

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