This book is devoted to the analysis of the three main financial crises that have marked this century: 2001 Argentina’s defaulting on its external debt, the American subprime crisis in 2008, and the current European debt crisis in Europe. The book pursues three major objectives: firstly, to...

This book explores the reasons behind Europe’s poor performance in terms of overall growth and its progressively diminishing role in the global context. Recognizing that the big challenge is to restore confidence and hope in Europe, potential solutions are discussed. The volume comprises a...

Part I: Entrepreneurship.- 1 Entrepreneurship Capital and Regional Development -- 2 Career Paths of Academic Entrepreneurs and University Spin-off Growth -- 3 The Role of Employee’s Human Capital and the Work Environment on the Creation of Organizational Spin-offs -- 4 How far do hiring parent...