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 …

What makes the US different from other advanced economies is the opportunity for newcomers acting as entrepreneurs to … well increase over the next decade. The reason lies in the clustered linking of venture capital and entrepreneurs in a … played by newcomers, acting as entrepreneurs, to overthrow the old order and blast through the deep tendencies toward …

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 …

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 …

This state-of-the-art book provides a window on contemporary European entrepreneurship and small business research. The … papers selected demonstrate the applied nature of entrepreneurship research as well as the various contributions that … entrepreneurship can make to local, regional and national development …

Techno-entrepreneurship is broadly defined as the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial activities of both existing and … of the field, clearly defining the parameters of techno-entrepreneurship. The key processes of techno-entrepreneurship … competencies, radical innovation, corporate venture capital investment, the mentoring of high-tech entrepreneurs. The Handbook then …

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 …