Publications
IfM Bonn publishes its research findings primarily in its publication series: study results are published as "IfM-Materials" - or in condensed form as a "Denkpapier" (summary). Statistical analyses and results appear in the series "Daten und Fakten". Discussion and technical papers from all research areas are published as "Working Papers".
In addition, until 2012 selected articles were published in the series "Schriften zur Mittelstandsforschung" (Gabler Verlag). Under the "External Publications" tab, you find numerous essays by IfM researchers that have appeared in (peer-reviewed) specialist journals and external publication series.
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External publication | 2017 Context and Entrepreneurial Cognition
Most people have at least a rough idea of what context means. However, the perception of what contexts are based on can vary greatly.
IfM-Materialien | 2017 Entrepreneurial behavior in the course of company succession
Based on data from the IAB Establishment Panel, this study examines entrepreneurial behavior before and after the handover and how this behavior affects the economic situation of companies. The analyses are based on the assumptions of the investment backlog and growth impulse hypothesis.
IfM-Materialien | 2017 Digitization processes of SMEs in manufacturing industry
This study examines the degree of digitization of companies in the manufacturing sector based on a representative survey of 1,400 companies in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
External publication | 2017 Come on out of the ghetto, please - Building the future of entrepreneurship research
The article shows that formerly marginal and now intensively considered sub-areas of entrepreneurship research lead to findings that can be fundamental for a more practical and critical research in the future.
External publication | 2017 The interaction of equity crowdfunding platforms and ventures: an analysis of the preselection process
A growing number of young and innovative companies receive financial support through public calls over the Internet. The associated campaigns take place on specialized platforms that act as intermediaries between founders and potential investors.
External publication | 2017 The demise of a model? The state of collective bargaining and worker representation
This paper examines the development of collective bargaining in the German private sector since 2000, using the company and company history panel of the Institut für Arbeitsmakrt- und Berufsfoschung (Institute for Employment Research) to examine changes in collective bargaining both longitudinally and in cross-section.
External publication | 2017 Do unfair perceived own pay and top managers’ pay erode satisfaction with democracy?
Workers who feel unfairly paid or who feel that the income of managers on the boards of large companies is unfair are less satisfied with the current state of democracy in Germany.
Facts and figures | 2017 Internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises in the service sector in the light of (official) statistics
Germany's trade in services has increased considerably since 2001. The extent to which SMEs in the service sector participate in trade in services has been unclear to date.
IfM-Materialien | 2017 Global networking, cooperation and value creation in medium-sized businesses
With the help of theoretical analyses and in-depth expert interviews, this study examines the challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized companies associated with participation in (global) value chains.
External publication | 2016 The largest family-owned companies - Key figures update 2016
As part of the study series "The largest family businesses in Germany", the IfM Bonn analyzed the balance sheet and P&L data of family businesses with annual sales of 50 million euros or more in the fall of 2016.
External publication | 2016 Economic education as part of general education
Can and should the school teach entrepreneurship? This article examines the question of the importance of entrepreneurship education for the national economy and for future employment.
Working Papers | 2016 Individual and Structural Influences on the Entrepreneurial Activities of Academics
Scientific university staff generates innovations within the scope of their research activities and possesses up-to-date knowledge that can be regarded as the basis for innovative business start-ups.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 SME policy in practice - framework setting or promotion?
The present analysis develops elements of a future-oriented SME policy at the federal state level. So far, SME policy has concentrated on subsidy policy, compensation for disadvantages or "picking the winner"
Working Papers | 2016 Economic effects of the 2004 Crafts Amendment: Results from a quasi-natural experiment
The 2004 reform of the Crafts Code brought about a comprehensive liberalization of access conditions for more than half of the craft trades sectors, in particular by abolishing the obligation to be a master craftsman.
External publication | 2016 Women´s Entrepreneurship in Global and Local Contexts
All over the world, the phenomenon "entrepreneurship" has developed a high momentum of its own.
External publication | 2016 Everyday Entrepreneurship - A Call for Entrepreneurship Research to Embrace Entrepreneurial Diversity
The authors plead in their contribution for taking a comprehensive and open perspective within the Entrepreneurship Research towards the question, what constitutes entrepreneurship.
Policy Brief "Entrepreneurship in Focus" | 2016 Start-ups pose new challenges for SME policy
Currently, start-ups in general are receiving a lot of attention. However, many of these start-ups do not consider themselves to be SMEs, even if they meet the criteria of the definition of SMEs.
Working Papers | 2016 Fine Artists' Entrepreneurial Business Environment
This paper aims to illustrate the working and business environment of professional fine artists and to identify the factors to successfully make a living in the arts as both market challenges and success factors have not yet been clearly identified in literature.
Working Papers | 2016 Digitization in the German specialist radio trade
In this current IfM Working Paper, recommendations for action are given to solve the problem of repositioning German radio retailers.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 "The 21st century is female" - Women entrepreneurs in the press
The present study examines the press reporting on entrepreneur inside in particular with view of it, which picture of entrepreneur interiorness in the press reports is obtained.