The effect of industry, region and time on new business survival

Abstract

"The authors analyze the effect of industry, region and time on new-business survival rates by means of a multi-dimensional approach. The data relate to West German districts in the 1983-2000 period. The survival chances of start-ups tend to be relatively low in industries characterized by a high minimum efficient size and high numbers of entries. Regional growth has a rather pronounced positive influence on survival rates, while the relationship between the nationwide development of the particular industry and survival tends to be negative. The authors also find a remarkably high level of spatial autocorrelation." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Fritsch, M., Brixy, U. & Falck, O. (2004): The effect of industry, region and time on new business survival. A multi-dimensional analysis. (Passauer Diskussionspapiere, Volkswirtschaftliche Reihe 26/04), Passau, 27 p.