Networks, ownership and productivity does firm age play a moderating role?

What is it about?

We prove that there are between- and within-group differences: FFs differ not only from non-FFs but also among themselves. FFs’ behaviour is not homogeneous over the cycle life, and the effect of external collaborations diverges from age to age. This suggests that policymakers should design targeted incentives because one-size-fits-all policies supporting firm collaboration are not likely to be effective. Policies should be designed by considering firms’ life courses and ownership structure.

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