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Abstract
This paper reports on field work within Chinese small firms, aimed at acquiring data to measure the impact of intangible a ssets on firm growth. We extend a size - and age - based model to define growth as a function of size, age, entrepreneurship and intangible assets. We use statistical analysis to create measures of entrepreneurship and intangible assets from these data. Intangibles are classified into six categories: human capital; enterp rise culture, intellectual property; technology; reputation; and network. Finally, we estimate models of small firm employment growth using our new measures. For our sample, we find that entrepreneurial attributes have little significant impact on small firm growth; whereas intangible asset attributes have a positive and significant impact on growth, with networking and technological knowledge being of prime importance.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 35 |
Publication status | Published - 10 May 2017 |
Event | European Accounting Association (EAA) Annual Conference 2017 - University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain Duration: 10 May 2017 → 12 May 2017 Conference number: 40 http://2017.eaacongress.org/r/home http://eaa2017.eaacongress.org/r/home |
Conference
Conference | European Accounting Association (EAA) Annual Conference 2017 |
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Abbreviated title | EAA 2017 |
Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Valencia |
Period | 10/05/17 → 12/05/17 |
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Keywords
- China
- chinese small firms
- employment models
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European Accounting Association (EAA) Annual Conference 2017
Smith, J. (Participant)
10 May 2017 → 12 May 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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British Accounting & Finance Association (BAFA) Annual Conference 2017
Smith, J. (Participant)
10 Apr 2017 → 12 Apr 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference