Successful entrepreneurship confronting economic theory with empirical practice
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 empi...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham, U.K
Edward Elgar
c2005
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 existing myths. Individual factors contributing to the success of entrepreneurs that are considered include, amongst others, human capital, financial capital and psychological traits. The importance of such factors for the various phases of entrepreneurship, including start-up, delivery and performance is also measured Pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Entrepreneurship selection/venture start-ups -- pt. 3. Entrepreneurship success/venture performance -- pt. 4. Conclusions |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 203 p ill |
| ISBN: | 9781845426880 9781843761617 1843761610 |