We investigate the corpus of literature on firm exit by means of a systematic literature review
(SLR) which yields a final sample of 142 journal articles for the period 1991–2020. The …

This paper studies whether investments in Industry 4.0 improve performance and give SMEs
(Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) an opportunity to get ahead. We base our research …

The relationship between innovation and competition remains unclear despite the
substantial number of theoretical and empirical papers on this topic. Firms in different …

Introduction Is product market competition conducive to innovation and growth, or does it
dampen incentives for research and development (R&D)? This is one of the longest …

Despite the generosity of its tax system, Spain is far from EU countries in terms of R&D
spending and innovation outcomes. A policy instrument commonly used to foster firms' R&D …

This article studies mergers in markets where firms invest in a portfolio of research projects
of different profitability and social value. The investment of a firm in one project imposes both …

Based on the data of A-share listed companies in China from 2016 to 2020, this study
empirically analyzes the relationship among corporate social responsibility, debt financing …

Purpose Knowledge competencies and (R&D) activities are one of the most important
sources of innovation and have been widely discussed in the literature. In comparison, the …

This study analyses a two-way relationship between innovation and market structure in
Indian high and medium technology firms. We perform an empirical analysis based on a …

The modernization of an airline's fleet can reduce its operating costs, improve the perceived
quality of service offered to passengers, and mitigate emissions. The present paper …