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September 2007

Business Employment Dynamics data: survival and longevity, II

Amy E. Knaup, Merissa C. Piazza

A study that extends previous research on the longevity of businesses shows that survival decreases at a decreasing rate; establishments that manage to survive the crucial 4-year period after their birth have a better chance of surviving longer and experiencing employment growth.

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