At a broad level, it has been shown that different institutional contexts, policy regimes and business systems affect the kinds of activities in which a nation specialises. This paper is concerned with the way in which different national business systems affect the nature of participation of a...

The benefits and limitations of the entrepreneurial economy in six countries are examined. Data and other international research evidence on employment generation, conditions of work, and innovation in small enterprises in these countries (Australia, France, Germany, Sweden, UK, and USA) are...

China is in the midst of transitioning from a manufacturing-based economy to one driven by innovation and knowledge. In this up-to-date investigation, leading experts evaluate China's state-led approach to science and technology and provide a comprehensive analysis of which policies have...