The objective of this research is to develop, test and validate a measurement scale for the innovative intensity of a small company. The measurement scale must be applcable for all sectors of the economy.

Ths subject of this study is the rationale behind two, at first sight conflicting trends: on the one hand we see a strong growth in the numbers of mergers and acquisitions, and on the other there is much attention for the (perceived) growing importance of small and medium-sized enterprises...

Competition and market power have been the focus of much of the empirical research conducted by the EIM in the recent past. This report is concerned with these issues as well, and focuses in particular on the link between market conduct and performance. The background of the model which is...

We compare two methods for estimating a markup: Roeger (1995) on the one hand, and the structural approach of Appelbaum (1982) and Bresnahan (1982) on the other. Toeger estimates the average Lerner index. Furthermore, he uses the assumption of a constant markup as a substitute for data on the...

In this report the financial model FAMOS for non-financial sectors and size classes is presented as a supplement to existing macro economic and sectoral EIM models such as PRISMA and KTO. In this model all balance-sheet variables and the main financial indicators are modelled. Non-corporations...

As of recent, EIM employs a revised labour-cost model. Amongst others, the revision was spurred by substantial changes materializing over the past three years in the field of social-security legislation. The objective of the ARKO (the abbreviation ARKO denotes the Dutch term ARbeidsKosten...

The impact of competition on productivty growth is investigated using a panel of observations for 2,000 enterprises in Dutch manufacturing (1978-1993).

This report discusses allocative efficiency and focuses on pricing and quantity-setting policies. These can be considered to be the most fundamental aspects of market power. Perfect competition is commonly advocated as optimal. If the price in a certain industry diverges from marginal cost, this...