The efficient exchange of information among inventors is a central driver of knowledge recombination and, ultimately, of innovation performance. Consistent with this notion, the literature has suggested that trade secrecy protection, by creating a barrier to such exchange, has a negative impact...

Crowdfunding is a growing phenomenon that encompasses several different models of financing for business or other ventures. Despite the hype, equity crowdfunding is still the smallest part of the crowdfunding market. Because of its legal framework, Europe has been at the forefront of equity...

Crowdfunding is a growing phenomenon around the world, however, there are several different models of crowdfunding. Despite the hype, equity crowdfunding is still the smallest. Due to exemptions in legislations, Europe has been at the forefront of this market development. Equity crowdfunding is...