To explain the importance of scientific research and technological innovation for industrial countries and in particular for the EU, in order to improve or to maintain economic leadership, is the central idea of this volume. It starts with a historical and theoretical perspective on...

Der bei der Umstellung von Aktienindizes zu beobachtende Indexeffekt ist ein in der Finanzierungstheorie und in der Kapitalmarktpraxis viel beachtetes Phänomen, das in der Kapitalmarktforschung auf großes Interesse stößt. Welche Ursachen hat der auf vollkommenen Kapitalmärkten nicht zu...

This paper considers the effect of different firm leadership on the innovative performance of firms from seven EU countries. We investigate whether owner-led or manager-led firms achieve a larger share of their turnover with product innovations. Economic theory does not propose clear answers to...