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.