Policy support for innovative entrepreneurship [Elektronische Ressource] : an empirical evaluation / von Sarah Kösters

Policy Support for Innovative Entrepreneurship – An Empirical Evaluation Dissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades doctor rerum politicarum (Dr. rer. pol.) vorgelegt dem Rat der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena am 16.12.2009 von Diplom-Volkswirtin Sarah Kösters geboren am 27.12.1981 in Münster (Westf.) Gutachter 1. Prof. Dr. Uwe Cantner, Jena 2. Prof. Dr. Guido Bünstorf, Kassel 3. Prof. Dr. Rainer K. Silbereisen, Jena Datum der Verteidigung: 28.6.2010 Acknowledgements Writing this thesis has been a magnificent and challenging experience. I especially enjoyed the inspiring research environment of Jena, in which the following persons played a pivotal role in helping me accomplish this work. My special thanks and sincere gratitude to… … Prof. Dr. Uwe Cantner – You have been a terrific advisor and mentor. Thank you for the many opportunities you made available to me. … Prof. Dr. Rainer K. Silbereisen and PD Dr. Eva Schmitt-Rodermund – I appreciate your fruitful interdisciplinary cooperation. … PD Dr. Guido Bünstorf – My thanks for agreeing to supervise my thesis and for providing most valuable criticisms and comments. … My colleagues in Jena, especially Martin, Maximilian, Michael, and Tina – Working with you was both stimulating and, even better, fun.