New directions in regional economic development the role of entrepreneurship theory and methods, practice and policy
pt. 1. Theory and methods in entrepreneurship and development -- pt. 2. Case studies including practice and policy
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham, Glos
Edward Elgar
2011
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | pt. 1. Theory and methods in entrepreneurship and development -- pt. 2. Case studies including practice and policy The introduction of endogenous growth theory has led to new interest in the role of the entrepreneur as an agent driving technical change at the local regional level. This book examines theoretical and methodological issues surrounding the interface of the entrepreneur in regional growth dynamics on the one hand and on the other presents illuminating case studies. In total the book's contributions amplify understanding of such critical issues as the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur's role in transforming knowledge into something economically useful, and knowledge commercialization with both conceptual and empirical contributions |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 344 p ill., maps |
| ISBN: | 9781848444218 9780857933515 |