Six Ways Non-Profit Entrepreneurs are Distinct from “Traditional”Entrepreneurs March 30, 2015 Kauffman researcher Emily Fetsch highlights differences between non-profit and “traditional” entrepreneurs.
Reworking Occupational Licensing March 20, 2015 Kauffman Researcher Chris Jackson explains how licensing regimes can stifle labor mobility and examines some policy remedies.
Alternative Theories for Rising College Tuition: State Funding and Competition March 18, 2015 The basic idea of the Bennett Hypothesis is that federal subsidized loans cause tuition to increase, but the evidence supporting this hypothesis is ambiguous at best. In 2013, the Wall Street Journal brought together three economists to voice their ideas on rising tuition costs. While they disagreed about the exact relationship between federal aid and […]
Hiring and Building Your Startup’s Team March 16, 2015 Kauffman researcher Emily Fetsch shares the advantages of startups’ creating their own talent versus hiring talent.
Measuring an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem March 16, 2015 This paper offers twelve indicators and their sources for measuring the outcomes and vibrancy of a local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Gender Stereotypes of Entrepreneurship March 13, 2015 Kauffman researchers examine recent work by Sarah Thébaud on gender stereotypes in entrepreneurship.
When Public-Private Misalign: The Case of Private Prisons March 12, 2015 Kauffman researcher Emily Fetsch examines why private enterprise does not always prove to be the solution to public problems.
Guidelines for Local and State Governments to Promote Entrepreneurship March 10, 2015 This paper provides recommendations for how cities and states can promote entrepreneurship and begin to see results.
How Much Do Taxes Affect Startup Investment Incentives? March 9, 2015 Taxes create a wedge between what a new venture earns and what investors receive, boosting the hurdle rate that must be met in order to attract funding. But how much?
Are Investment Tax Credits Helping Entrepreneurs? March 6, 2015 Are investment tax credits helping entrepreneurs? Kauffman researcher Chris Jackson examines how current tax policy doesn’t really align with the type of support young and innovative companies need from policymakers.