The 2010 State New Economy Index November 18, 2010 Massachusetts, Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and Connecticut are the top five states at the forefront of the nation’s movement toward a global, innovation-based new economy, according to The 2010 State New Economy Index, released in conjunction with The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
Personalized Health Manifesto and Personalized Health Project October 27, 2010 Shifting to a health care paradigm that embraces healthy wellness and personalized health an be accelerated with a thoughtful and comprehensive plan to advance the science and practice of personalized health.
Putting Performance on the Map October 19, 2010 This report IFF found that 88 percent of students in District and charter public schools within the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) boundaries did not attend a school that met Missouri state standards for academic performance.
After Inception: How Enduring is Job Creation by Startups? September 9, 2010 The majority of the employment startups generate remains as new firms age, creating a lasting impact on the economy, according to this study.
The Importance of Startups in Job Creation and Job Destruction September 9, 2010 This study finds that net job growth occurs in the U.S. economy only through startup firms.
Neutralism and Entrepreneurship: The Structural Dynamics of Startups, Young Firms and Job Creation September 9, 2010 Patterns of firm formation and survival help explain the extraordinary job creation by startups.
An Overview of the Kauffman Firm Survey 2004–2008 May 27, 2010 Results from the 2004–2008 Data showed the impact of the economic crisis.
Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity 2010 Report May 27, 2010 Executive Summary In 2009, the number of people reporting entry into entrepreneurial activity in the United States reached its highest point over the last fourteen years. This increased rate of entrepreneurship was seen across most demographic categories, with the largest increases coming among older individuals and African-Americans. While the West continues to have a higher […]
Facilitating the Commercialization of University Innovation April 16, 2010 This paper examines an innovative new set of practices associated with the commercialization of university research developed and implemented at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Exploring Firm Formation: Why is the Number of New Firms Constant? April 7, 2010 According to this study, new-business creation in the United States is remarkably constant over time.