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Self-employment, start-up incentives and political ideology

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We find evidence that public start-up incentives promote self-employment. This public policy seems to affect more women than men. ...

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In the operational theater, the surgical team could highly benefit from a robotic supplementary hand under the surgeon's full control. The surgeon may so become more autonomous; this may reduce communication errors with the assistants and take over difficu ...

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Smart Microgrids as a Solution for Rural Electrification: Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability Through Cadastre and Business Models

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