This book originated from the idea that performance is what really matters in business and thus in business history. Yet, surprisingly, the analysis of performances has been neglected by economic and business historians. This book is a first attempt to fill this gap and in doing so provides a...

Understanding Entrepreneurship Across Countries and Over Time -- An Eclectic Theory of Entrepreneurship: Policies, Institutions and Culture -- Determinants of Entrepreneurship in France -- Determinants of Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands -- Determinants of Entrepreneurship in Germany --...