Public Policy and Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Values, and Public Policy in Argentina

Papers on Entrepreneurship , Growth and Public Policy # 2105

HEALTH and KAUFFMAN-RAND INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP PUBLIC POLICY

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Papers on Entrepreneurship , Growth and Public Policy # 1805 The Economics of Entrepreneurship :

This introductory, non-technical, article offers a reflective overview of what Economics adds to our understanding of entrepreneurship. It is designed primarily to showcase to young entrepreneurship scholars several interesting research questions and a toolbox of methods to answer them. First, I will illustrate the kinds of questions that can be posed and answered using Economics. Then I will p...

Merger Policy , Entry , and Entrepreneurship

We assess the impact of merger policy on entry and entrepreneurship. Facing uncertainty about its prospects and foreseeing that it may wish to quit should profitability prove poor, a rational entrant considers possible exit routes. Horizontal merger reduces competition subsequently, lowering welfare in the short run, but also provides a valuable exit route. By facilitating exit and thus raising...