This book addresses the foundations of economic growth at the firm level, combining both theoretical and econometric contributions by established scholars. Challenging contributions revisit Marshall's view on the management of innovation, investigate the decision of firms to venture into...

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction: Effectiveness, Agility and Speed are Key in Strategy Execution -- 1.1 Today's No. 1 Challenge is to Innovate Faster -- 1.2 Organizations Suck at Strategy Execution -- 1.3 The New Normal -- 1.4...