Analyzing the 2004–2011 KFS Multiply Imputed Data December 1, 2013 The purpose of this document is to provide instructions to the KFS users regarding the proper use of the KFS multiply imputed data to draw statistically valid inferences in their works. Also, it describes the general framework of the imputation process.
How Cities Can Nurture Cultural Entrepreneurs November 27, 2013 This paper, released at the first-ever Mayors Conference during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2013, discusses the importance of cultural entrepreneurs, particularly since the Great Recession. Author Ann Markusen of the University of Minnesota provides concrete steps that mayors and the public sector can follow to promote cultural entrepreneurship. Economists and city planners increasingly have documented the […]
Firm Formation and Growth Series November 18, 2013 The Kauffman Foundation Research Series on Firm Formation and Economic Growth consists of reports that explore the relationship between firm formation and economic growth in the United States from a variety of angles.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Policy Survey 2013 November 18, 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. […]
Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Steve Jobs: Who is an Entrepreneurial Role Model? November 12, 2013 Role models and imitation are important in entrepreneurship. In an October 2013 paper, “Getting the Bug: Is (Growth) Entrepreneurship Contagious,” we looked at the role of imitation in spurring entrepreneurship. In a related effort, this paper looks at entrepreneurial role models through the lens of which entrepreneurs are most readily identifiable by U.S. residents.
Getting the Bug: Is (Growth) Entrepreneurship Contagious? October 16, 2013 The paper presents the results of a survey of 2,000 Americans across the country, asking whether they knew entrepreneurs – both in general and specifically “growth” entrepreneurs whose ventures add more employment and wealth to the economy – and if they themselves were entrepreneurs.
ETFs and the Present Danger to Capital Formation September 27, 2013 Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify today about ETFs and the public policy challenges they pose. I have prepared this written testimony with my colleague at the Kauffman Foundation, Robert Litan, who is Vice President for Research and Policy. I am Chief Investment Officer of the Foundation. Both of us draw in this testimony on prior studies we have done on the growing ETF market, by ourselves and with experts in securities settlements. But we offer here supplemental information, which we hope will be of use to this Committee. I will be delivering an oral summary of this testimony at the hearing.
The Startup Act September 27, 2013 The Kauffman Foundation’s “Startup Act” proposal suggests ways to jump-start the ailing U.S. economy and increase job creation by accelerating the growth of startups and young businesses.
Economic Gardening September 27, 2013 Economic gardening is an economic development model that embraces the fundamental idea that entrepreneurs drive economies. The model seeks to create jobs by supporting existing companies in a community.