Impact evaluations of entrepreneurship policies targeting young firms have been somewhat neglected thus far in the literature. While most research studies focus on the impact of research and development (R&D) grants, a larger percentage of young firms would benefit from grants that assist them...

We find the optimal time for entering a joint venture by two firms, and the optimal linear contract for sharing the profits. We consider risk-sharing, timing-incentive and asymmetric decisions contract designs. If the firms are risk-neutral and the cash payments are allowed, all three designs...

In this paper we consider competitive performance of 73 leading Croatian companies along eight dimensions which were determined based on exploratory research (interviews with managers). We link present competitive performance with past innovation and future innovation plans. We argue that if the...