Год выпуска: 2006 Автор: Mirjam Van Praag Издательство: Страниц: 182 ISBN: 1843761610
Описание
Higher employment, economic growth and innovation are fundamental objectives of modern economies. One effective means of attaining these goals is the development of successful entrepreneurs, and this book provides a deeper, research-based understanding of the factors influencing successful entrepreneurship. Mirjam van Praag compares and contrasts the economic theory of entrepreneurship with determinants of successful entrepreneurship derived from empirical evidence, in an attempt to discover what makes for an accomplished entrepreneur. The author's state-of-the-art historical, theoretical and empirical research on successful entrepreneurship - all from an explicit economic perspective - comprehensively addresses questions such as: `What are the factors that influence individuals' decisions to start a business venture as opposed to working as an employee?' and `What are the individual characteristics that make one successful as an entrepreneur?' thereby supporting or dispelling various...
