The importance of family businesses
The economy is not only traded on the stock exchange. Hidden champions are less visible, but nevertheless important. But what is a family business anyway? What role do family businesses play in the economy – including in contrast to non-family businesses, both listed and not listed on the stock exchange? How do family businesses promote equal living conditions? How are they helping Germany and Europe to solve the climate problems? What is their contribution to society? And why are they sometimes criticised?
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Family businesses in Germany and Italy – a comparison
Both countries have a very high proportion of family businesses
Research results 22.11.23 -
Family businesses are better at weathering crises
The top 500 hired employees even during
Research results 04.01.23 -
Listed family businesses are more successful
Study of 17 countries shows founding families exert a crucial influence
Research results 20.07.22
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