Kauffman Foundation Research Series: Firm Formation and Economic Growth

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.

The reports in the series include:

Starting Smaller; Staying Smaller: America's Slow Leak in Job Creation
Topic: Recent new businesses been starting up with fewer workers than historic norms and are also adding fewer workers as they grow
Neutralism and Entrepreneurship: The Structural Dynamics of Startups, Young Firms and Job Creation
Topic: Patterns of firm formation and survival help explain the extraordinary job creation by startups
After Inception: How Enduring is Job Creation by Startups?
Topic: The majority of the employment startups generate remains as new firms age, creating a lasting impact on the economy
The Importance of Startups in Job Creation and Job Destruction
Topic: Net job growth occurs in the U.S. economy only through startup firms
Where Will the Jobs Come From?
Topic: Newly created and young companies are the primary drivers of job creation in the United States
Exploring Firm Formation: Why is the Number of New Firms Constant?
Topic: New-business creation in the United States is remarkably constant over time
High-Growth Firms and the Future of the American Economy
Topic: High-growth firms account for a disproportionate share of job creation in the United States