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Research interests
My research analyzes the social contexts influencing the success and failure of entrepreneurial activities as well as of firm innovation. The first stream of research focuses on how family background and social networks influence entrepreneurial entry and performance. The second stream of research focuses on how linkages to universities enhance firms' technological innovation. I build on these insights to design and evaluate corporate strategies and public policies that foster entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in settings which are characterized by weak institutions and institutional voids.
Methodologically, my work combines statistical analysis with more grounded interviewing and experimental methods. I have worked with both cross-sectional and longitudinal survey data, as well as publicly listed firms’ panel data. To elicit causal effects, I use quasi-experimental variations from policy changes and historical events. Thus, my research employs difference-in-differences method, instrument variable estimations and matching techniques.
I have published in Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Business Research, Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Social Networks.
Other responsibilities
I am serving at the editorial review board of Journal of Management Studies. I am also an ad-hoc reviewer for Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Business Venturing, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, Small Business Economics, Family Business Review, Journal of Business Research.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, Doctor of Philosophy, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main
Award Date: 19 Aug 2020
Economics, Master in Science, Lund University School of Economics and Management
Award Date: 10 Dec 2013
Economics, Bachelor of Science, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics
Award Date: 1 Jul 2008
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Social impact framing, perceived financial infeasibility and wage offers in ventures
Zou, N. (PI)
13/12/24 → 12/12/25
Project: Other
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Developing Reliable and Globally Valid Measures for Economic Preferences – Worldwide Testing of the Global Preference Survey Module
Kosfeld, M. (PI), Sharafi, Z. (Researcher CoI), Sontag Gonzalez, M. (Researcher CoI) & Zou, N. (Researcher CoI)
1/08/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research-related funding
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Trust in difficult people: A social network perspective
Opper, S. & Zou, N., 30 Nov 2024, In: Journal of Management Studies. 61, 7, p. 2885-2918 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Why do entrepreneurs thrive? A network content perspective
Zou, N. & Storz, C., 30 Jun 2023, In: Journal of Business Research. 161, 113821.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (SciVal) -
Innovation in emerging economies: How do university-industry linkages and public procurement matter for small businesses?
Storz, C., ten Brink, T. & Zou, N., 31 Dec 2022, In: Asia Pacific Journal of Management. 39, 4, p. 1439-1480 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access15 Citations (SciVal) -
Social network and family business: Uncovering hybrid family firms
Burt, R. S., Opper, S. & Zou, N., 31 May 2021, In: Social Networks. 65, p. 141-156 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Employee well-being in China and Japan: A media content analysis
Heckel, M., Hüppe-Moon, S. & Zou, N., 18 Jun 2018, Protecting the Weak in East Asia: Framing, Mobilization and Institutionalization . Amelung, I., Bälz, M., Holbig, H., Schumann, M. & Storz, C. (eds.). London, U. K.: Routledge, p. 166-195Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter or section
Activities
- 1 Editorial activity
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Journal of Management Studies (Journal)
Zou, N. (Peer reviewer)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity