The Value of Human and Social Capital Investments for the Business Performance of Start-ups
2002-03-13
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We investigate the manifold posed question: "To what extent does investment in human and social capital, besides the effect of "talent", enhance entrepreneurial performance?". We distinguish between three different performance measures: survival, profits, and generated employment. On the basis of the empirical analysis of a rich Dutch longitudinal data set of firm founders, we conclude that specific investments indeed affect the three performance measures sub- stantially and significantly. Specific attention is paid to the unobserved talent bias. Moreover, the effect of the emergence of so called "knowledge industries" is explored.
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Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) Classification System
- D92 : Intertemporal Firm Choice and Growth, Investment, or Financing
- J24 : Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
- M13 : New Firms; Startups
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