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This research aims to understand how the characteristics of firms affect employment dynamics within metropolitan regions.

June 4, 2007Small Business EconomicsOpen Access

Employment effects of business dynamics: Mice, Gazelles and Elephants

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ZÁZoltán J. ÁcsEötvös Loránd University PMPamela MuellerMax Planck Society

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Randomized trial shows impacts of firm entry type on employment growth in metropolitan regions, suggesting significant variability based on characteristics.

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This research aims to understand how the characteristics of firms affect employment dynamics within metropolitan regions.
Analyzed data from 320 U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA)
Focused on start-ups with 20 to 500 employees
Examined employment effects in large diversified metropolitan regions
Only start-ups with 20-500 employees showed persistent employment effects over time
Impact observed specifically in large diversified metropolitan regions
Type of firm entry, particularly Gazelles, is crucial for employment growth

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Ács et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0fac5592676d5461fcf38d https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-007-9052-3

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Randomized trial shows impacts of firm entry type on employment growth in metropolitan regions, suggesting significant variability based on characteristics.

Employment effects of business dynamics: Mice, Gazelles and Elephants

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Employment effects of business dynamics: Mice, Gazelles and Elephants

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