Helping to create a business.

Summary In France, business creators have a vast array of public financial aid at their disposal. Some of them are superimposed, others replace each other. Although the average amounts granted are relatively small, the total amount of funds committed is considerable. How can we measure the effectiveness of this public aid? Does it allow the development of innovative and profitable activities? Does it encourage the establishment of companies in disadvantaged areas or the long-term exit of job seekers who receive it? Shouldn't it be complemented by training prior to entrepreneurship and support for the young company for two or three years? In order to provide a concrete and empirical answer to these questions, the book reviews the main public aid schemes offered in France and offers a summary of the evaluations of the schemes implemented in France and abroad.