Venture Capital Backed Growth

26 Pages Posted: 28 Feb 2002

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Christian Keuschnigg

University of St. Gallen – Department of Economics (FGN-HSG); CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR); Swiss Finance Institute

Date Written: February 2002

Abstract

The paper proposes a simple equilibrium model of venture capital, entrepreneurship and innovation. Venture capitalists not only finance but also advise start-up entrepreneurs and thereby add value to new firms. The paper demonstrates how a productive and active VC industry boosts innovation driven growth.

Keywords: Venture Capital, Double Moral Hazard, Innovation, Growth

JEL Classification: D82, G32, O16, O40

Suggested Citation

Keuschnigg, Christian, Venture Capital Backed Growth (February 2002). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=301500 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.301500

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