This paper examines the longevity of entrants. We find size to be an important determinant of the chances of survival … differences, past growth matters for survival suggesting a partial adjustment process for firm size in the post entry period …

A large literature has emerged focusing on the post-entry performance of firms and, in particular, on the links between … firm growth, survival, size and age. While these studies have resulted in findings that are sufficiently consistent as to …-entry performance of firms, or what happens to firms subsequent to entering an industry. We suggest theoretical reasons why the …

, positive or negative, on the survival prospects and employment growth of that plant. The empirical analysis uses data from the … that the incidence of take-over reduces employment growth, in particular for unskilled labour. Both survival and employment …

adult survival rates. In addition, we find that a model that is estimated using only pre-transition data would actually …

start-up size. The relationship between prior wealth and start-up performance, as measured by profitability on assets …