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Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This book makes the
case for a change in the research agenda on entrepreneurship
policy. An exemplary group of authors addresses the agenda for
entrepreneurship policy researchers, policy makers and
practitioners in the field. A key theme is the importance of
context, which is particularly marked where policy transfer is
attempted. Themes covered include monitoring and evaluation,
policies to promote internationalisation and critical approaches to
analysing public policy in the field. The book also presents
national cases where relevant policy experience is judged as worthy
of wider dissemination. These chapters focus on entrepreneurship
policy issues in China, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa and Poland. This book will be required reading for
researchers and policy makers alike. A key message to researchers
is the need to increase their understanding of the policy process
as well as their engagement with policy makers. At the same time
policy makers need to increase the use of systematically gathered
evidence into the policy making process. Contributors include: N.
Arshed, V. Barinova, H. Do, I. Drummond, X. Li, T. Mazwai, I.
Mitsui, B. Ndemo, B. Piasecki, J. Potter, A. Rogut, D. Smallbone,
D. Storey, M. Xheneti, J. Xu, S. Zemtsov
Entrepreneurship and innovation are arguably the main drivers of
economic development today. This book explores the two in depth, at
both the national and regional levels, using a variety of
methodologies. The expert contributors discuss the subject from a
policy perspective, with case studies from a host of countries,
including new member states of the EU, as well as established EU
member states. Split into three parts, the book focuses on:
Innovation, Entrepreneurial Activity and Regional Development, and
Entrepreneurship and SME Policy. This book will be of interest to
students and scholars of entrepreneurship and related subjects, as
well as practitioners and policy makers in the field. Contributors
include: T. Chamberlin, A. Chepurenko, D. Curran, V. Elakhovskiy,
M. Freel, O. Gumenna, C. Kalantaridis, M. Kuttim, T. Mets, C.
O'Gorman, B. Piasecki, E. Popovskaya, A. Richter, P. Robson, A.
Rogut, S. Roper, O. Savchenko, S. Slava, U. Venesaar
This book examines entrepreneurship and small business in Russia
and key countries of Eastern Europe, showing how far small
businesses have developed, and discusses how far 'market reforms'
and a market mentality have been taken up by ordinary people in the
real everyday economy. For each of the countries examined - Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Estonia - the book reviews the
progress of market reforms within the wider context of social and
economic transformation, surveys the development of
entrepreneurship and small firms so far, and assesses the role of
government in the process, and the strengths and weaknesses of the
small business sector.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This book makes the
case for a change in the research agenda on entrepreneurship
policy. An exemplary group of authors addresses the agenda for
entrepreneurship policy researchers, policy makers and
practitioners in the field. A key theme is the importance of
context, which is particularly marked where policy transfer is
attempted. Themes covered include monitoring and evaluation,
policies to promote internationalisation and critical approaches to
analysing public policy in the field. The book also presents
national cases where relevant policy experience is judged as worthy
of wider dissemination. These chapters focus on entrepreneurship
policy issues in China, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa and Poland. This book will be required reading for
researchers and policy makers alike. A key message to researchers
is the need to increase their understanding of the policy process
as well as their engagement with policy makers. At the same time
policy makers need to increase the use of systematically gathered
evidence into the policy making process. Contributors include: N.
Arshed, V. Barinova, H. Do, I. Drummond, X. Li, T. Mazwai, I.
Mitsui, B. Ndemo, B. Piasecki, J. Potter, A. Rogut, D. Smallbone,
D. Storey, M. Xheneti, J. Xu, S. Zemtsov
This important two-volume set presents an authoritative selection
of papers concerned with entrepreneurship and public policy,
drawing on a wide range of international experience. Volume I
includes: entrepreneurship and economic growth, the research-policy
interface, innovation and entrepreneurship, taxation policies and
regulation, interventions in the market for business advice and
regional perspectives on entrepreneurship. Volume II is devoted to
policy evaluation studies, covering both ?hard? financial measures
and ?soft? interventions focused on information, advice, training
and networking. This insightful collection will be of interest to
applied entrepreneurship researchers and policy makers concerned
with evidence based approaches to policy.
This timely book presents contemporary research on the key role of
entrepreneurship in firm growth and development strategies. The
contributors reveal that a high level of entrepreneurial activity
contributes to economic growth, innovative activities, competition,
job creation and local development. The contents of the book,
although varied in terms of the topics covered and research methods
used, demonstrate the role of entrepreneurship in relation to
growth and economic development in a variety of different contexts.
Drawing together leading-edge European research, the expert
contributors analyze a number of different issues, such as whether
firm growth and performance are different concepts in
entrepreneurship studies, growth strategies of IT firms, the
start-up funding process, cross-border cooperation between
enterprises and SME competitiveness. Entrepreneurship, Growth and
Economic Development will appeal to researchers and students of
entrepreneurship and small business. Policy makers will also find
this book a source of inspiration. Contributors: K. Balaton, K.
Becker, M. Brannback, A. Carsrud, T.M. Cooney, H. Crijns, A.
Fayolle, D. Finn, V. Gupta, T. Hogan, L. Hortovanyi, E. Hutson, K.
Ikeuchi, N. Kiviluoto, F. Kronthaler, J. Lepoutre, C. O Gorman, H.
Okamuro, M. Raposo, D. Smallbone, C. Streb, L. Szerb, O. Tilleuil,
J. Ulbert, W. Van den Berghe, K. Wagner, F. Welter, O. Witmeur, M.
Xheneti
This topical study focuses on entrepreneurship and economic
development in Europe's border regions. It highlights the effects
of EU enlargement in these regions - both within the EU and in
neighboring countries - paying particular attention to cross-border
entrepreneurial activity.Cross-border cooperation involving
entrepreneurs is attracting increasing attention in Europe as EU
enlargement has increased the length of its borders with the former
Soviet republics. The expert contributors highlight that border
regions tend to be economically disadvantaged as a result of their
peripherality, which means that cross-border cooperation for
business purposes represents a potential development tool. This
groundbreaking book contains an empirical evidence base drawn from
regions in EU member states and the Newly Independent States, as
well as providing a conceptual base for informed policy
development. This insightful book will prove invaluable for
academics and students of entrepreneurship, economics, development
and European studies. Contributors include: E. Aculai, G.
Agelopoulos, N. Alex, A. Bulgac, V. Gryga, N. Isakova, S. Kolb, K.
Kolarov, O. Krasovska, L. Labrianidis, O. Linchevskaya, B.
Piasecki, M. Pihlak, A. Pobol, A. Rogut, M. Slonimska, A.
Slonimski, D. Smallbone, K. Todorov, U. Venesaar, N. Vogiatzis, E.
Voutira, M. Xheneti, F. Welter, P. Zashev
This unique Handbook explores the role of government in the
development of entrepreneurship in countries where twenty years ago
private enterprise was illegal or barely tolerated. The expert
contributors reveal that government policy is one of the key
influences on the external environment in which businesses develop,
particularly in countries where it has been necessary to redefine
the role of the state in relation to business development. They
outline how government policy can also act as an enabling and/or a
constraining force with respect to entrepreneurship development,
particularly in relation to institutional change and the
development of a market-based economy. This Handbook includes
up-to-date information and analysis as to how entrepreneurship
policies have evolved in the wider Europe, focusing on the
challenges that arise in designing and implementing
entrepreneurship policy. The Handbook of Research on
Entrepreneurship Policies in Central and Eastern Europe excellently
covers different facets of entrepreneurship policies in Central and
Eastern Europe and will prove invaluable for academics, students
and researchers of entrepreneurship and small business as well as
policy studies. Policy makers will also find plenty of key insights
and relevant information in this important resource. Contributors
include: B. Bradac, A. Chepurenko, J. Cieslik, A. Hofer, N.
Isakova, K. Kolarov, B. Piasecki, M. Rebernik, A. Rogut, Z. Roman,
A. Sauka, D. Smallbone, K. Todorov, U. Venesaar, F. Welter, M.
Xheneti
This book examines entrepreneurship and small business in Russia
and key countries of Eastern Europe, showing how far small
businesses have developed, and discusses how far 'market reforms'
and a market mentality have been taken up by ordinary people in the
real everyday economy. For each of the countries examined - Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Estonia - the book reviews the
progress of market reforms within the wider context of social and
economic transformation, surveys the development of
entrepreneurship and small firms so far, and assesses the role of
government in the process, and the strengths and weaknesses of the
small business sector.
Entrepreneurship is a key element in the development of market
based economies and one of the potential drivers of change in
countries that are in the process of transformation to market based
systems. This book describes and critically assesses the nature and
extent of female entrepreneurship in European economies that until
1990 were operating under central planning. At the core of the book
are 7 country based chapters which provide an overview of the
development of entrepreneurship and small firms since 1990,
including a review of the institutional and policy context; an
assessment of the role of women within the society during the
socialist period; and any major changes afterwards. Each chapter
also includes a thematic section (each one addressing a different
issue) based on unique empirical data drawn from original research.
Entrepreneurship is a key element in the development of market
based economies and one of the potential drivers of change in
countries that are in the process of transformation to market based
systems. This book describes and critically assesses the nature and
extent of female entrepreneurship in European economies that until
1990 were operating under central planning. At the core of the book
are 7 country based chapters which provide an overview of the
development of entrepreneurship and small firms since 1990,
including a review of the institutional and policy context; an
assessment of the role of women within the society during the
socialist period; and any major changes afterwards. Each chapter
also includes a thematic section (each one addressing a different
issue) based on unique empirical data drawn from original research.
This insightful book presents leading-edge European research on
entrepreneurial processes in a changing global world. The
contributors take a closer look at what constitutes entrepreneurial
processes; how entrepreneurs develop their businesses and access
critical resources in times of crisis; and which roles knowledge
and innovation play in continuous venture development. The chapters
included in this volume give a flavor of the themes and approaches
featuring in contemporary entrepreneurship and small business
research in Europe. Entrepreneurial Processes in a Changing Economy
will prove invaluable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate
students of entrepreneurship and small business. Entrepreneurship
and small business researchers as well as policy makers will also
find plenty of relevant information in this important resource.
Contributors: O. Belousova, M. Brand, A. Campos, T.H. Clausen, E.
Croonen, B. Gailly, P.M. Garcia-Villaverde, D. Helleboogh, E.
Hormiga, E. Laveren, R. Leenders, N. Lybaert, C. O'Gorman, G.
Parra-Requena, E. Rasmussen, M.J. Ruiz-Ortega, V. Schutjens, B.
Sleutjes, D. Smallbone, A. Van Gils, F. Van Oort, F. Welter, M.
Wright
`The papers in this volume showcase the depth and richness of
contemporary European research. The contributions offer invaluable
insights on diverse facets of entrepreneurship including
entrepreneurial universities as catalysts of innovation and
regional development, perspectives on small firm
internationalization and strategic alliances. This compelling
collection is essential reading for all those who wish to stay
updated on leading research findings and the methodological
diversity that is a hallmark of European research. Very worthwhile
policy-relevant angles are an added bonus.' - Anne de Bruin, Massey
University, New Zealand `The present volume with its fourteen
contributions by authors from eleven different European countries
gives a perfect overview of what theory and practice of
entrepreneurship in Europe is all about. Entrepreneurship is often
cited as a powerful instrument to help economies recover after the
banking crisis. The fourteen contributions provide valuable
material to show that entrepreneurship is indeed a much needed
instrument and how policymakers and others can make use of it.
Also, the impact and the pervasiveness of the entrepreneurial
instrument are thoroughly illustrated.' - A. Roy Thurik, Erasmus
University Rotterdam, The Netherlands This timely book provides a
fresh perspective on contemporary research in the field of
entrepreneurship and small business, considering both theory and
application. Drawing together leading-edge European research, the
expert contributors apply a variety of research methods to a number
of specific issues - including the entrepreneurial climate at
universities, the role of knowledge and experience in the
internationalization of knowledge-intensive firms, the links
between entrepreneurial orientation and performance in micro-sized
firms, and organizational entrepreneurship. In so doing, the book
sheds new light on the key role played by entrepreneurship as an
engine for regional development. With a unique set of insights
linking theory and practice, this book will appeal to postgraduate
and advanced students of entrepreneurship and small business,
researchers and policy-makers.
This book provides an invaluable, state-of-the-art overview of
current European research in the field of entrepreneurship. It
focuses on four themes, each of which illustrates a key dimension
in the overall theme: * entrepreneurs and their role in
entrepreneurship * entrepreneurship in family businesses *
performance of new ventures and * entrepreneurial processes.
Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Growth and Performance is written
from various perspectives by eminent academics with different
methodological approaches. It is an invaluable resource for
researchers, scholars and students as well as consultants and
policymakers with an interest in entrepreneurship and small
businesses.
This state-of-the-art book provides a window on contemporary
European entrepreneurship and small business research. The papers
selected demonstrate the applied nature of entrepreneurship
research as well as the various contributions that entrepreneurship
can make to local, regional and national development. Written by
international experts, the book reveals the heterogeneity of
entrepreneurship in terms of substantive content and the
methodologies employed. With both quantitative and qualitative
approaches well represented, Entrepreneurship and Growth in Local,
Regional and National Economies covers topics such as regional
perspectives on entrepreneurship, new venture creation and growth,
business exits, knowledge-based entrepreneurship and social
inclusion. Furnishing the reader with rich and leading
entrepreneurship research, this book will be invaluable for
entrepreneurship and small business researchers as well as
postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students of
entrepreneurship. Policy makers will also find much of great
interest to them.
As the global economy continues to develop and new entrepreneurs
take advantage of emerging markets, the small business sector plays
a greater role of economic development in the international arena.
Strategic Management in Small and Medium Enterprises: Theory and
Practice contributes new research to the current array of
literature on small business management under diverse geographic,
economic, and socio-cultural conditions. By exploring existing
theories in tandem with fresh viewpoints, this book will serve as a
valuable reference to students, lecturers, researchers,
entrepreneurs, and policy makers investigating the use of strategic
management in various scenarios and situations.
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