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...

Culture and the Individual Entrepreneur -- Introducing Entrepreneurship and Culture -- Entrepreneurial Motivations, Culture, and the Law -- The Entrepreneurial Culture: Guiding Principles of the Self-Employed -- Culture, Political Institutions and the Regulation of Entry -- Prior Knowledge and...