Mirjam van Praag compares and contrasts the economic theory of entrepreneurship with determinants of successful … entrepreneurship derived from empirical evidence, in an attempt to discover what makes for an accomplished entrepreneur. The author …'s state-of-the-art historical, theoretical and empirical research on successful entrepreneurship--all from an explicit …

This original selection of case studies from eight new EU member countries looks at the ability of entrepreneurs to … diversification and internationalization / Kate Bishop -- 3. 'Matter-of-fact' entrepreneurship : FILKAB joint stock company, Bulgaria …

entrepreneurship. It focuses on four themes, each of which illustrates a key dimension in the overall theme: entrepreneurs and their …pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Entrepreneurs and their role -- pt. 3. Entrepreneurship in family firms -- pt. 4 … role in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship in family businesses, performance of new ventures and entrepreneurial processes …

Despite a wealth of efforts that examine separately the role entrepreneurs and universities play in economic … entrepreneurship. This book fills that gap, focusing on policy aspects of government-university partnerships with a discussion both of …1. An historical perspective on government-university partnerships to enhance entrepreneurship and economic development …

entrepreneurship to various sectors and sectional interests. For example, what conceptual framework is available for entrepreneurs and …, stimulate thought, raise further questions and demonstrate the complexity of the rapidly-advancing field of entrepreneurship … entrepreneurship and small business, various issues are raised about entrepreneurship education and learning and the application of …

European research in entrepreneurship. They pursue several different perspectives and focus on the key issues and most …pt. 1. Entrepreneurship research in Europe : some key issues -- pt. 2. European research methodologies in … entrepreneurship : is there some place for newness and innovation? --pt. 3. Entrepreneurship, innovation and culture as a set of …

Portraying how entrepreneurs often start out conducting some or all of their trade on an 'off-the-books' basis and how … economy in enterprise creation, entrepreneurship and small business development has been largely ignored despite its …pt. 1. Entrepreneurship and the underground economy : the missing link -- pt. 2. The extent and nature of underground …

entrepreneurship scholars and students with important insights as to the role that context and culture play in shaping opportunity … information and intriguing facts for those interested in entrepreneurship in developing countries.' - Shannon Graff Hysell …, American Reference Books Annual ' ... a tremendous collection of articles on the issue of indigenous entrepreneurship ... The …

essential for the researcher of entrepreneurship and the internationalisation of entrepreneurs …This unique reference book provides an array of diverse perspectives on international entrepreneurship, a new and … chapters written by top researchers of economics and sociology, as well as academic leaders in the fields of entrepreneurship …

Creation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth: A Historical Review', Industrial and Corporate Change, 18 (6), December, 1193 … Entrepreneurship', Small Business Economics, 32 (1), January, 15-30 -- Zoltan Acs, Lawrence A. Plummer and Ryan Sutter (2009 … Erik E. Lehmann (2005), 'Does the Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship Hold for Regions?', Research Policy, 34 …