Business Dynamics and Policies

This study presents evidence on firm entry and exit, growth and survival derived with new data from Eurostat, covering nine European Union member countries. Cross-country and cross-industry patterns in firm entry rates are analysed with a special emphasis on detailed information and communication te...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brandt, Nicola
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2005
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This study presents evidence on firm entry and exit, growth and survival derived with new data from Eurostat, covering nine European Union member countries. Cross-country and cross-industry patterns in firm entry rates are analysed with a special emphasis on detailed information and communication technology (ICT) related sectors, which has not been possible with previously available cross-country data. Firm entry rates turn out to be rather moderate in more mature industries..
Physical Description:40 p