Abstract
This thesis focuses on the role of entrepreneurship as a trigger of the growth potential of industries and regions. On one side it assumes that entrepreneurial activity may promote the creation of entirely new sectors, whereas on the other hand that it can exert direct and indirect impacts on economic and employment growth.
Use of up-to-date statistical tools and unique datasets allows to perform a rigorous analysis of effects and features of entrepreneurship, firm growth, and innovation in Italy. The results give a picture of the Italian economy confirming some of its distinctive features emerged from previous studies while rejecting others.
Use of up-to-date statistical tools and unique datasets allows to perform a rigorous analysis of effects and features of entrepreneurship, firm growth, and innovation in Italy. The results give a picture of the Italian economy confirming some of its distinctive features emerged from previous studies while rejecting others.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 8 Jul 2010 |
| Place of Publication | Maastricht |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |