Martin Andersson

Bio: Martin Andersson is an academic researcher from Blekinge Institute of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Creative destruction & Entrepreneurship. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 42 citations. Previous affiliations of Martin Andersson include Lund University.

Creative destruction and productivity: entrepreneurship by type, sector and sequence

Abstract: Purpose – Schumpeter claimed the entrepreneur to be instrumental for creative destruction and industrial dynamics Entrepreneurial entry serves to transform and revitalize industries, thereby enhan

Creative Destruction and Productivity – Entrepreneurship by type, sector and sequence

Abstract: Schumpeter claimed the entrepreneur to be instrumental for creative destruction and industrial dynamics. Entrepreneurial entry serves to transform and revitalize industries, thereby enhancing their competiveness. This paper investigates if entry of new firms influences productivity amongst incumbent firms, and the extent to which altered productivity can be attributed sector and time specific effects. Implementing a unique dataset we estimate a firm-level production function in which the productivity of incumbent firms is modeled as a function of firm attributes and regional entrepreneurship activity. The analysis finds support for positive productivity effects of entrepreneurship on incumbent firms, albeit the effect varies over time, what we refer to as a delayed entry effect. An immediate negative influence on productivity is followed by a positive effect several years after the initial entry. Moreover, the productivity of incumbent firms in services sectors appears to be more responsive to regional entrepreneurship, as compared to the productivity of manufacturing firms.

Entrepreneurship and economic development in cities

Abstract: Policy makers have identified the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development. Yet, little is known about how this relationship varies over time in cities with different market sizes. This study examines the link between entrepreneurship and economic development using a panel of 127 European cities between 1994 and 2009. We found that the immediate economic development impact of new firm start-ups is positive for both small-/medium-size cities and large cities. The relationship is U-shaped for large cities, with the indirect effect taking 7 years, but the indirect effect does not occur in small-/medium-size cities. We offer useful information for policy makers, practitioners, and scholars.

New Business Formation and Regional Development: A Survey and Assessment of the Evidence

Abstract: The Link Between New Business Formation and Growth. Emergence of the Research Field. Theory: The Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development. Results of Empirical Research. Implications for Entrepreneurship Policy. Avenues for Further Research. Final remarks. References.

Taxes, tax administrative burdens and new firm formation

Abstract: This paper examines the tax administrative burden and its effect on new firm formation. It is well recognized that entrepreneurship and new firm formation are critical factors in determining econom ...

REDI: The Regional Entrepreneurship and Development Index –Measuring regional entrepreneurship Final report

Abstract: The main outcome of the project is a new index (REDI - Regional Entrepreneurship and Development Index) that describes the entrepreneurial process. The index takes into account both individual attitudes and characteristics and the regional context and, accordingly, not only whether people are willing to start a business but whether the conditions to do so are in place in the region concerned. The index is composed of three sub-indices covering entrepreneurial attitudes, abilities and aspirations. Each of the sub-indexes has an individual component (relating to the individual decision making behaviour) and an institutional component (relating to the context). Entrepreneurial attitudes indicate the attitudes of the population in a region as they relate to entrepreneurship, including elements such as perception of opportunities and risks, cultural support and networking. These are measured by indicators of market agglomeration, social capital and the extent of corruption. Entrepreneurial abilities measure characteristics of entrepreneurs and business start-ups with high growth potential, such as the take-up of technology, the level of human capital and the degree of market competition. The index contains both individual-level and institutional or environmental indicators, which reflect the regional context. For example, a factor such as the perception of risk is the outcome of combining an institutional factor (the actual business risk faced by a start-ups as measured by the business closure rate) and an individual one (the personal acceptance of risk by entrepreneurs, measured by the proportion of the population aged 18-64 stating that the fear of failure would not prevent them starting a business).