Entrepreneurship Determinants And Policy In A European Us Comparison

Author : David B. Audretsch,R. Thurik,Ingrid Verheul,Sander Wennekers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780306475566

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Entrepreneurship: Determinants and Policy in a European-US Comparison by David B. Audretsch,R. Thurik,Ingrid Verheul,Sander Wennekers Pdf

Without a clear and organized view of where and how entrepreneurship manifests itself, policy makers have been left in uncharted waters without an analytical compass. The purpose of this book is to provide such an analytical compass for directing how public policy can shape and promote entrepreneurship. We do this in two ways. The first is to provide a framework for policymakers and scholars to understand what determines entrepreneurship. The second is to apply this framework to a series of cases, or country studies. In particular, this book seeks to answer three questions about entrepreneurship: What has happened over time? Why did it happen? And, what has been the role of government policy? The cornerstone of the book is the proposed Eclectic Theory of Entrepreneurship. The goal of the Eclectic Theory is to provide a unified framework for understanding and analyzing the determinants of entrepreneurship. The Eclectic Theory of entrepreneurship integrates the different strands from relevant fields into a unifying, coherent framework. At the heart of the Eclectic Theory is the integration of factors shaping the demand for entrepreneurship on the one hand, with those influencing the supply of entrepreneurs on the other hand. The key to understanding the role of public policy is through identifying those channels shifting either the demand for or the supply of entrepreneurship by policy instruments. The findings in this book show that, by utilizing the framework provided by the Eclectic Theory of Entrepreneurship, it is within the grasp of policymakers to identify the determinants of entrepreneurship in a particular country setting at a particular point in time. This will be essential in formulating new public policies to promote entrepreneurship and, ultimately, economic growth, job creation and international competitiveness.

Author : David B. Audretsch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1792376855

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP by David B. Audretsch Pdf

Author : Veronika Minkova
Publisher : diplom.de
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783842821040

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European Entrepreneurial Culture by Veronika Minkova Pdf

Inhaltsangabe:Introduction: From the 1940s to the 1980s large enterprises in Europe was clearly the dominant form of business organisation. Small businesses were believed to be less efficient than their larger counterparts and only marginally involved in innovative activities. This has gradually changed to the extent that, at present, national and supranational policy-makers have given strong priority to entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Scholars argue that the outlook of the European economies has undergone a transformation from the managed to the entrepreneurial economy. This sharp change of direction has been primarily driven by a combination of factors including: the growing importance of the knowledge-economy in terms of occupational choices, factors of production and changing patterns of commercial activities; concerns for high unemployment rates, declining international competitiveness in comparison to the USA and Japan and rates of economic growth as well as an evidence of shifting patterns of consumer demand. Evidently, a new vision of the EU s economic strategy has been conceived in terms of the belief that economic, social and environmental goals must go hand in hand in the 21st century. In the centre of this vision is the innovative entrepreneur who is believed to be a major ingredient for the revitalisation of European economies. The subject of entrepreneurship has been the topic of scholarship and research in a variety of academic fields. The interdisciplinary nature of scholarship reflects the subject as entrepreneurship itself is a multifaceted social and economic phenomenon. However, since there is no explicit horizontal entrepreneurship policy domain at the European level, the topic has not caught sufficient attention from European Union public policy analysts. The main purpose of the dissertation is to discuss how the EU accommodates the image of entrepreneurial economy within its policy-making apparatus. A generalisation of European entrepreneurial economy has been made which underlines the supranational level of analysis and gives more attention to what has been undertaken collectively rather than individually by Member States. The dissertation begins in the following chapter by addressing the question of how entrepreneurship is understood and defined at the conceptual level. While it is clear that no specific definition of entrepreneurship exists, most studies conclude that it centres [...]

Author : Europäische Kommission Eurostat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Corporations
ISBN : 9279290193

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Entrepreneurship Determinants by Europäische Kommission Eurostat Pdf

Anyone interested in measuring entrepreneurship producers of such statistics or academics and policy makers who use them will find this book useful, as will anyone concerned about the deteriorating availability of finance for entrepreneurs in these difficult times. There is much talk about entrepreneurial climates and performance; this book provides a sensible, comprehensive framework for measurement. Its concrete indicators for culture and capability are an especially valuable contribution.--

Author : Anders Lundstrom,Lois A. Stevenson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387242026

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Entrepreneurship Policy: Theory and Practice by Anders Lundstrom,Lois A. Stevenson Pdf

Entrepreneurship Policy: Theory and Practice is the first book to fully analyze the construction of entrepreneurship policy, a rapidly-evolving area of policy about which little is known. From a study and assessment of the practices of governments in thirteen countries in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific, this book fully describes the policy area and shares new tools and methods for better understanding and explaining the why and how of an entrepreneurship policy approach. Unlike other research in the field of entrepreneurship where implications from research findings are used to suggest what policy actions should be taken to increase the level of entrepreneurship in an economy, this study is based on what entrepreneurship policy actions are being taken. This is a unique book in the field which points to the way forward both for policymakers and for the research community in terms of thinking about entrepreneurship policy and the complex issues surrounding its development.

Author : David B. Audretsch,Isabel Grilo,A. Roy Thurik
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781847206794

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Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship Policy by David B. Audretsch,Isabel Grilo,A. Roy Thurik Pdf

This book is a well written and handy source for readers. Additionally, it provides an overview of current issues relevant to the development of entrepreneurial policy, which is based on interesting case studies across a number of nations. . . Dessy Irawati, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research What is new in the world is the need to understand business dynamics; the entry, exit and growth of firms in the economy. This dynamic firm structure, as opposed to the static firm structure that dominated past thinking, has spurred an outpouring of research. The heart of the issue is that while many have identified the importance of business dynamics (entry and exit) we have only recently taken a closer look at the ecological system in which some companies must die for others to thrive. Entrepreneurs are the predators of this system. Public policy in an entrepreneurial economy (dynamic) must limit the forces that prevent firm exit and foster the forces that promote firm entry. This book makes an important contribution to the debate. Zoltan J. Acs, George Mason University, US and Max Planck Institute of Economics, Germany This unique Handbook provides a solid foundation for essential study in the nascent field of entrepreneurship policy research. This foundation is initially developed via the exploration of two significant propositions underpinning the nature of entrepreneurship policy research. The first is that entrepreneurship has emerged as a bona fide focus of public policy, particularly with respect to economic growth and employment creation. The second is that neither scholars nor policy makers are presently equipped to understand the public policy role for entrepreneurship. The contributors experienced scholars, specialist researchers and dynamic policy makers thus grapple with novel questions of considerable policy relevance that few have previously posed. The Handbook therefore provides some of the first crucial, systematic analyses of important issues, and key questions to be raised in order to move entrepreneurship policy forward are also presented. Written by academics and practitioners drawing examples from both North America and Europe, this stimulating new Handbook is a prerequisite for students, scholars and practitioners in the incipient world of entrepreneurship policy.

Author : Emilio Congregado
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387722887

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Measuring Entrepreneurship by Emilio Congregado Pdf

This volume provides a comprehensive review of the theoretical concepts and empirical models of entrepreneurship from a non-conventional perspective. It makes recent advances in the theory and application of the economics of entrepreneurship accessible to a wider audience, including policy makers. It emphasizes data requirements to advance the future research agenda and to allow for a better design and monitoring of entrepreneurial policy.

Author : Ingrid Verheul,Sander Wennekers,David Audretsch,Roy Thurik,EIM Business & Policy Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Economic policy
ISBN : 9037108172

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An Eclectic Theory of Entrepreneurship by Ingrid Verheul,Sander Wennekers,David Audretsch,Roy Thurik,EIM Business & Policy Research Pdf

Author : Josh Lerner,Antoinette Schoar
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226473109

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International Differences in Entrepreneurship by Josh Lerner,Antoinette Schoar Pdf

Often considered one of the major forces behind economic growth and development, the entrepreneurial firm can accelerate the speed of innovation and dissemination of new technologies, thus increasing a country's competitive edge in the global market. As a result, cultivating a strong culture of entrepreneurial thinking has become a primary goal throughout the world. Surprisingly, there has been little systematic research or comparative analysis to show how the growth of entrepreneurship differs among countries in various stages of development. International Differences in Entrepreneurship fills this void by explaining how a country's institutional differences, cultural considerations, and personal characteristics can affect the role that entrepreneurs play in its economy. Developing an understanding of the origins of entrepreneurs as well as the choices they make and the complexity of their activities across countries and industries are of central importance to this volume. In addition, contributors consider how environmental factors of individual economies, such as market regulation, government subsidies for banks, and support for entrepreneurial culture affect the industry and the impact that entrepreneurs have on growth in developing nations.

Author : David B. Audretsch,Erik E. Lehmann
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317561712

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The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Modern Entrepreneurship by David B. Audretsch,Erik E. Lehmann Pdf

Once relegated to the dusty shelves of ancient muses, research and scholarship on entrepreneurship has exploded as a field of research, with impactful additions from a range of disciplines rendering the field a tricky one to traverse. The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Modern Entrepreneurship offers a comprehensive guide to entrepreneurship, providing an authoritative exploration of the key people and their ideas. This book tells the stories of the scholars who have set the standard and tone for thinking and analysing entrepreneurship. Edited by two of the world’s leading entrepreneurship scholars, this comprehensive volume offers a platform for understanding and future research that is both state-of-the-art and authoritative. It expands on how modern entrepreneurship has developed, with a focus on the key "makers" of the field – including theories, such as social psychology; concepts, such as neuroeconomics; and types, such as political entrepreneurship. The contributions to the collection are grouped into three sections: Emergence of Entrepreneurship Research Theories in Modern Entrepreneurship Concepts and Makers in Modern Entrepreneurship This companion is essential reading for students and academics interested in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial management and business management.

Author : Jose L Garcia-Ruiz,Pier Angelo Tominelli
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317323556

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The Determinants of Entrepreneurship by Jose L Garcia-Ruiz,Pier Angelo Tominelli Pdf

This study looks at entrepreneurial history from three angles: Entrepreneurial Typologies; Business Leaders; and Culture vs Institutions. The previous scarcity of material makes this collection of eight papers an invaluable resource and should encourage further analysis.

Author : André van Stel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387294193

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Empirical Analysis of Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth by André van Stel Pdf

The importance of entrepreneurship for achieving economic growth in contemporary economies is widely recognized, both by policy makers and economists. It is deeply embedded in the current European policy approach that the creativity and independence of entrepreneurs contribute to higher levels of economic activity. Indeed, according to the European Commission (2003, p. 9), "The challenge for the European Union is to identify the key factors for building a climate in which entrepreneurial initiative and business activities can thrive. Policy measures should seek to boost the Union's levels of entrepreneurship, adopting the most appropriate approach for producing more entrepreneurs and for getting more firms to grow. " Audretsch (2003, p. 5) states that "Entrepreneurship has become the engine of economic and social development throughout the world. " The relation between entrepreneurship and economic growth is embedded in several strands of the economic literature. A first strand of literature involves the general understanding of the role of entrepreneurship in the modern economy. Seminal contributions were made by Schumpeter (1934), Knight (1921) and Kirzner (1973). These economists stress different aspects of the role of the entrepreneur. While Schumpeter stresses the innovating aspect, Knight stresses the risk assuming aspect. Kirzner, finally, stresses the role of the entrepreneur in leading markets to equilibrium. Acs (1992) discusses the contribution of small firms in modern economies.

Author : Sanchez-Barrios, Luis Javier,Gomez-Nunez, Liyis
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522528616

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Evolving Entrepreneurial Strategies for Self-Sustainability in Vulnerable American Communities by Sanchez-Barrios, Luis Javier,Gomez-Nunez, Liyis Pdf

Entrepreneurship has significant impacts on a nation’s economic infrastructure. Discovering new ways to promote entrepreneurial growth within undervalued communities can help ensure financial growth, as well as provide a boost to the current economy. Evolving Entrepreneurial Strategies for Self-Sustainability in Vulnerable American Communities is an essential scholarly resource that identifies initiatives for entrepreneurs in underdeveloped areas to utilize. Featuring pertinent topics that include poverty reduction, informal investment, and social entrepreneurship, this reference publication is ideal for academicians, students, entrepreneurs, business owners, and researchers that are seeking innovative strategies to boost the economy and provide more jobs across the nation.

Author : Elizabeth A. Mack,Haifeng Qian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317415787

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Geographies of Entrepreneurship by Elizabeth A. Mack,Haifeng Qian Pdf

This book addresses a gap in the present literature on the role that geography plays in the distribution of entrepreneurial activity. Emerging work on entrepreneurial ecosystems suggests it is important entrepreneurship studies move beyond the mere identification of factors that impact entrepreneurial activity to consider the unique geographic contexts in which entrepreneurs operate. These contexts include a variety of interactive elements including regional characteristics, institutions, actors, and connectors. As such, this collection analyses entrepreneurial activity in regions around the globe. The contributions explore a series of diverse regions in terms of their geographic, historical, industrial, and institutional contexts. The book also explores a range of topics, such as patterns of regional/subnational variations in entrepreneurial activity, geographically mediated determinants of entrepreneurship, inter-temporal dynamics, evolution of regional systems of entrepreneurship, and the impact of entrepreneurship on regional development and regional entrepreneurship policy. This book enhances our policy and practical knowledge about the unique regional context in which entrepreneurs operate and demonstrates the important role that geography plays in the spatial distribution of entrepreneurial activity.

Author : Maribel Guerrero,David Urbano
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030700225

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Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurial Innovations by Maribel Guerrero,David Urbano Pdf

Evidence suggests that economies with technology transfer initiatives provide a better supply of high-quality jobs and tend to be characterized by entrepreneurs with higher innovation contributions. This book explores the effectiveness of technology transfer policies and legislation on entrepreneurial innovation in a non-US context. It analyses the theoretical, empirical and managerial implications behind the success of technology transfer polices and legislations in stimulating entrepreneurial innovation; analyses which other contextual condition (e.g., culture) are necessary for successful implementation; and explores the extent and level of replication of US policies (e.g., Bayh-Dole Act, Small Business Innovation Research [SBIR] program) in other national and regional systems. In addition, this book looks at the effect technology transfer policies have on the adoption of open innovation and open science.