Explores the idea that Europe s growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices. ÍNDICE: - List of Tables - List of Figures - List of Boxes - Acronyms and Abbreviations - About the Authors - Preface and Acknowledgements - Introduction; E. Gualandri and V.Venturelli - Innovation and economic growth; E. Gualandri and V.Venturelli - Access to Finance of Innovative SMEs; V. Venturelli - Equity gap and innovatives smes; E. Gualandri - An original equity requirement estimation model; L. Canovi and V. Venturelli - The intermediaries in the risk capital industry; A. G. Grasso - Size and evolution of the risk capital industry; A. G. Grasso - The role of equity markets; F. Braga and M. Demasi - The role of the public sector; E. Gualandri and P. Schwizer - Bibliography - Index - Notes
- ISBN: 978-0-230-20505-5
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 10/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés