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The current economic situation is often compared to the events experienced in the thirties and seventies of the last century. However, a careful analysis must consider not only the similarities but also differences, which could shed light on the present economic conditions.

Period prior to 2007 downturn was characterized by growing weight of financial capital and a de-regulation process in the financial activity. When economies faced collapse, governments applied for Keynesian measures to save capitalism from its own craziness. It seemed that a new equilibrium was arising between the Market and the States, paving the way to a more sustainable growth. However, this sort of Public support, has ended in a material rise in Public Deficit.

The Government of Spain has signed the two international treaties that exist to improve the effectiveness of foreign aid, the Paris Declaration and the Accra Agenda for Action. One of the most important commitments in these agreements is to give aid to governments, both in form and amount, depending on their degree of governance effectiveness and transparency, and respect for human rights.

This study tries to shed some light on the performance analysis systems from a view other than the prevailing theoretical approaches. The focus is on the divergences in performance arising between New Technology Based Firms and the rest, as well as the differences due to pertaining to different subsectors.