The Emergence of Entrepreneurship Policy Governance, Start-Ups, and Growth in the U. S. Knowledge Economy |
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Editor:
| Hart, David M. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-12418-8 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $44.99 |
Book Description:
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This book is about how government and its allies (like business associations) can help people to start businesses that have the potential to grow rapidly and make major contributions to the economy. A lot of entrepreneurs think of government as the enemy; a lot of policy-makers simply ignore entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs. In fact, the two groups should be allies, since their goals of building a vibrant economy and building vibrant new businesses are interconnected. The...
More DescriptionThis book is about how government and its allies (like business associations) can help people to start businesses that have the potential to grow rapidly and make major contributions to the economy. A lot of entrepreneurs think of government as the enemy; a lot of policy-makers simply ignore entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs. In fact, the two groups should be allies, since their goals of building a vibrant economy and building vibrant new businesses are interconnected. The contributors to the book hope to help this alliance to grow stronger, which will require mutual education and careful attention to the design of new policies.