Introduction to the 2nd edition / Z. Acs, D. Audretsch -- Debates in entrepreneurship : opportunity formation and implications for the field of entrepreneurship / S. Alvarez, J. Barney, S. Young -- An update to the individual-opportunity nexus / J. Eckhardt, S. Shane -- Three views of...

The level of entrepreneurship differs considerably across countries and periods. Both thecauses and consequences of entrepreneurship are a matter of extensive scientific debate aswell as of great policy importance. A high level of entrepreneurial activity is assumed andshown to contribute to...