general as well as in technology- and knowledge-intensive subsectors. We compare Germany and Portugal which exhibit, though EU …The question whether agglomeration externalities arise either from specialization or diversification of economic … indicate that the skill composition has different effects on firm entry in the two countries. More specifically, for Portugal …

relationship for Germany and Portugal. Both countries, though member states of the European Union, are fairly different from each … a region. Little is known, however, whether the composition of the regional skill base will have an effect on new firm … activity and argue that the skill composition in a region, along with the generally available human capital, will shape firm …

In Germany, a growing tendency can be observed to focus business incubators (BIs) and technology centers and their … incubated in 13 diversified BIs and 13 specialized BIs in Germany, this study investigates the mechanisms within the specific … context of business incubation. -- Business incubators ; Science parks ; Specialization ; Diversification ; Location …

; Germany ; Establishment History Panel ; Qualification ; Wages ; Part-Time ; Marginal Employment …

the same potential sources of variability (region, industry, time) and whether they are associated in the same manner with … number of self-employed is uncorrelated with time, industry and region specific effects while these three sets of effects …

generalists and specialists to possess skill variety. Third, we test our model empirically using data from Germany and the …

generalists and specialists to possess skill variety. Third, we test our model empirically using data from Germany and the …