This paper reviews the current state of knowledge about the effect of new business formation on regional development. After a brief sketch of the origins of research on this issue, the main results of different lines of inquiry are discussed. Main issues are the development of start-up cohorts,...

This paper reviews the current state of knowledge about the effect of new business formation on regional development. After a brief sketch of the origins of research on this issue, the main results of different lines of inquiry are discussed. Main issues are the development of start-up cohorts,...

This paper investigates the impact of new firms' quality on the magnitude of their employment effects. Our results clearly show that the quality of start-ups, measured by their affiliation to sectors and innovative industries, strongly influences the direct and the overall employment...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- 1. Overview of the Entrepreneur's Journey -- 2. Basics of Market Research -- 2.1. Basic Market Research Concepts -- 2.1.1. Primary and Secondary Market Research -- 2.1.2. Quantitative and...