Abstract
This paper makes two specific contributions to the SME literature: (i) it is pioneering in using the two-step estimation method, considering SME R&D intensity as dependent variable and cash flow, short and long-term debt and government subsidies as determinants; and (ii) the empirical evidence obtained allows us make important empirical contributions. Cash flow and short-term debt, regardless of the respective level, influence positively R&D intensity by SMEs. Secondly, long-term debt and government subsidies are only important for increased R&D intensity for higher levels of long-term debt and government subsidies. The multiple empirical evidence obtained in this study allows us to make important suggestions to policy-makers, as well as to SME managers/owners.
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