Quantifying entrepreneurship and its impact on local economic performance: A spatial assessment in rural Switzerland

Daniel Baumgärtner, Tobias Schulz, Irmi Seidl · 2012 · Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Summary. This study measures entrepreneurship in 1,706 Swiss rural municipalities and tests whether it drives local economic growth. Results show entrepreneurship correlates with higher business tax revenues and lower welfare dependency, but has weak effects on employment. The researchers conclude that while entrepreneurship helps rural economies, policymakers should temper expectations about its short-term impact on endogenous rural development.

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Baumgärtner, D., Schulz, T., & Seidl, I.. (2012). Quantifying entrepreneurship and its impact on local economic performance: A spatial assessment in rural Switzerland. Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2012.710266

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DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2012.710266
Countries: Switzerland
Regions: Europe
Categories: entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems, policy
Added: 2026-04-28