In this unique and timely volume, Scott Shane systematically explains the formation of university spinoff companies and their role in the commercialization of university technology and wealth creation in the United States and elsewhere. The importance of university spinoff activity is discussed...

A systematic review of the literature is provided on the economic effects of university "spin-off" companies that takes advantage of groundbreaking university research. It also considers whether these spinoffs contribute directly or indirectly to the economy and what best practices, especially...