Entrepreneurship, Regional Development and Culture An Institutional Perspective

The aim of this book is to analyze the relationships among entrepreneurship, regional development and culture in the current economy. Using an institutional approach, it examines the main theoretical issues and practices and their effect on different dimensions of society and the economy. Business c...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Peris-Ortiz, Marta (Editor), Merigó-Lindahl, José M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A cultural perspective on entrepreneurship and regional development. The case of the Bages (Catalonia)
  • Entrepreneurship and location: the cultural differences between two countries
  • Entrepreneurship and the influence of history: how much impact do country-specific historical factors have on entrepreneurship initiatives?
  • Understanding the role of culture and economic conditions in entrepreneurship
  • The Effect of Cultural Factors on Social Entrepreneurship: The Impact of the Economic Downturn in Spain
  • The entrepreneur’s values and the growth expectations of new ventures
  • Entrepreneurship Policy and its Impact on the Cultural Legitimacy for Entrepreneurship in a Developing Country Context
  • The role of normative legitimacy in the development of efficiency-driven countries
  • Cultural influences on the entrepreneurial intentions of university students: A comparative study between Spain and Portugal
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurs. The Influence of Cultural Context
  • Understanding entrepreneurship through the enrichment of institutional theory by ethics
  • The importance of a proactive culture of exporting SMEs. Effect on export performance and regional development