New directions in regional economic development : the role of entrepreneurship theory and methods, practice and policy / edited by Sameeksha Desai, Peter Nijkamp, Roger R. Stough
pt. 1. Theory and methods in entrepreneurship and development -- pt. 2. Case studies including practice and policy
Summary
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 kn
