The evaluation of the Italian "Start-up Act" / Carlo Menon ... [and others].

Format:

• Book
• Government document

Author/Creator:

• Menon, Carlo, author.

Contributor:

• DeStefano, Timothy.
• Manaresi, Francesco.
• Soggia, Giovanni.
• Santoleri, Pietro.
• SourceOECD (Online service)

Series:

• OECD science, technology, and industry policy papers 23074957 ; no.54.
• OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy Papers 23074957 ; no.54

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Science and Technology.
• Industry and Services.
• Italy.

Local Subjects:

• Italy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (89 pages).

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The report provides an independent and comprehensive evaluation of the economic and social impact of the Italian policy framework for innovative start-ups, also known as the "Start-up Act", first introduced by the Decree-law 179 in 2012. The policy aims at creating a more favourable environment for small innovative start-ups through a number of complementary instruments, including "fast-track" and zero cost incorporation, simplified insolvency procedures, tax incentives for equity investments, and a public guarantee scheme for bank credit. While the report focuses only on Italy, the "Start-up Act" can be seen as a very useful "laboratory" to inform policies for innovative entrepreneurship across OECD member countries. The evaluation highlights that the impact of the policy on beneficiary firms has been positive overall, but that complementary policy actions in other areas are required in order to further realise the full potential of Italian innovative start-ups.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

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