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ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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By: |
Adam Szirmai (Editor), Wim Naude (Editor), Micheline Goedhuys (Editor) |
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Hardback |

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£90.00 |
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ISBN 10: |
0199596514 |
ISBN 13: |
9780199596515 |
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Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Pub. date: |
28 April, 2011 |
Series: |
WIDER Studies in Development Economics |
Pages: |
328 |
Description: |
This book examines the complex relationship between technological innovation and economic growth in developing countries. It analyses why some countries have improved living standards whilst others fail to make material progress. It looks at different types of entrepreneurship and how reforms can allow firms to become more innovative and dynamic. |
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Entrepreneurship and innovation are two of the most pervasive concepts of our times, yet there are still gaps in our understanding of the interactions between entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in developing countries. This book is an attempt to fill this gap. It focuses on the entrepreneurship-innovation-development nexus, drawing heavily on empirical evidence from developing countries. Cross-country and individual country experiences cover nations as diverse as Ethiopia, India, Turkey, Vietnam, and also examine lessons from advanced economies such as Finland. Three sets of questions are addressed. What is the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation on growth and development? What determines the innovative performance of entrepreneurs in developing countries? What role does the institutional environment play in shaping the extent and impact of innovative activities? A key message is that entrepreneurial innovation, whether through small firms, large national firms, or multinational firms, is often vibrant in developing countries, but does not always realise its full potential.This is due to institutional constraints, the absence of the appropriate mix of different types of small and large and domestic and foreign firms, and insufficiently developed firm capabilities. The contributions provide a better understanding of the determinants and impacts of innovation in developing countries and the policies and institutions that support or hinder innovation. |
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25 Figures, 36 Tables |
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UK |
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Oxford University Press |
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