Where to establish a startup: the impact of politics, society, and the business environment (a cross-country case study: Finland, Austria, and the USA)
Ezhkov, Oleg (2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052415560
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052415560
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This study was conducted on the development conditions for startups in three countries: Finland, Austria, and the USA. It aimed to compare the conditions in the selected countries in detail and identify the country with the most favorable conditions.
The main method of the study was comparative analysis based on statistical data and objective conclusions of existing studies. Nine main factors were identified that have the greatest impact on startups and infor-mation about which is equally available for each country studied; the factors were divided into groups: Socio-Economic Factors, Political and Legal Environment, Financial Support Infrastructure, and Business Environ-ment. Each factor was described in detail for each country through numerical and percentage indicators.
The results of the study are presented in the form of a complete comparative table of factors for each coun-try, along with an objective conclusion identifying the most favorable country for startup development among the researched countries. The analysis and conclusions may be valuable for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors. Further research could include a more detailed comparison or additional countries.
The main method of the study was comparative analysis based on statistical data and objective conclusions of existing studies. Nine main factors were identified that have the greatest impact on startups and infor-mation about which is equally available for each country studied; the factors were divided into groups: Socio-Economic Factors, Political and Legal Environment, Financial Support Infrastructure, and Business Environ-ment. Each factor was described in detail for each country through numerical and percentage indicators.
The results of the study are presented in the form of a complete comparative table of factors for each coun-try, along with an objective conclusion identifying the most favorable country for startup development among the researched countries. The analysis and conclusions may be valuable for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors. Further research could include a more detailed comparison or additional countries.