Entrepreneurship in the United States: The Future Is Now
The Future Is Now
- Editore:
SPRINGER NATURE
- Collana:
- International Studies in Entre
- EAN:
9780387456676
- ISBN:
0387456678
- Pagine:
- 221
- Formato:
- Hardback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione Entrepreneurship in the United States: The Future Is Now
Entrepreneurship is among the most vibrant and important parts of the economy, and this important contribution to understanding its dynamics provides the first assessment of changes over time in U.S. entrepreneurial activity. It is uniquely based on measures of participation of adults in new firm creation and gives a systematic overview of basic patterns in the firm creation process. Based on three harmonized research programs and other complementary data, this book sheds light on the importance of new firms for job growth, productivity enhancements, innovation, as well as a route for social mobility. By tracking the success or failure of entrepreneurs in creating new firms, this assessment includes comparisons of different groups, including women and minorities, as well as across different countries. All sectors of the population are making significant contributions. As long as the United States continues to make major investments in R&D and higher education the U.S. entrepreneurial sector is well positioned to retain a leadership role in the world economy. Significant implications for practitioners, educators and policy makers are discussed.
