Cultivating an entrepreneurial environment September 29, 2014 Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado shares insights into the development of the state’s entrepreneurial environment.
The Importance of Young Firms for Economic Growth September 24, 2014 When it comes to job-creating power, it is not the size of the business that matters as much as it is the age.
Smoothing the path for new firms: Are we in it for the long haul? October 6, 2014 An increasing number of startup-savvy policymakers throughout the United States and around the world are racing to build better entrepreneurial ecosystems to create jobs and generate real economic growth, but real results don’t happen overnight.
Entrepreneurship’s Role in Economic Development June 10, 2014 Culling ideas from Kauffman research, this Policy Digest offers strategies for how states can better foster entrepreneurship.
Stimulating Entrepreneurial Growth February 28, 2014 Our new two-year initiative to develop a New Entrepreneurial Growth Agenda aims to address growing challenges in new business creation and economic dynamism.
Rethinking Non-Competes: Unlock Talent to Seed Growth July 16, 2014 The free movement of individuals in and out of jobs is a crucial component of an entrepreneur-driven economy, in which those with good ideas can easily leave employment to start new businesses.
Immigration and Entrepreneurship Research from the National Foundation for American Policy June 28, 2014 The National Foundation for American Policy has conducted a variety of Kauffman Foundation-funded research studies that examine immigration and its effects on entrepreneurship and economic development in the United States. Each paper offers findings and insights on topics ranging from immigrant cancer research contributions to green card access.
The Dos and Don’ts of Local Entrepreneurship Promotion April 9, 2014 Research suggests that policymakers seeking to promote entrepreneurship in their city or state turn from past strategies and embrace a new approach that puts entrepreneurs at the center.
The Economic Case for Welcoming Immigrant Entrepreneurs March 26, 2014 Learn how strategies for how a “startup visa” would allow immigrants to start businesses in the United States after satisfying certain funding, employment, and other requirements.