Publications of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-052 // 2007

    Non-technological and Technological Innovation: Strange Bedfellows?

    Non-technological innovation is an important element of firms' innovation activities that both supplement and complement technological innovation, i.e. the introduction of new products and new processes. We…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-047 // 2007

    On the Role of Entrepreneurial Experience for Start-up Financing - An Empirical Investigation for Germany

    Entrepreneurs are often faced with problems regarding start-up financing. But compared to novice entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs should have both more knowledge and better contacts, which should…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-046 // 2007

    Personal Experience: A Most Vicious and Limited Circle!?

    The analysis in this paper gives attention to effects on firm survival which come from entrepreneurial experience. It is likely that different kinds of experience result in different firm developments and…

  4. ZEWnews English edition // 2007

    No. 3 - 2007