Public policy in an entrepreneurial economy : creating the conditions for business growth / Zoltan J. Acs, Roger R. Stough.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ács, Zoltán J.

Stough, Roger.

Series:

International studies in entrepreneurship ; 98.

International studies in entrepreneurship ; 98

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Entrepreneurship--Government policy.

Entrepreneurship.

Industrial policy.

Economic policy.

Physical Description:

xiii, 299 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Springer, 2008.

Summary:

In recent years there has been increased focus on understanding the dynamic relationships among entrepreneurship, policymaking, and economic growth. At the heart of research, debate, and practical application is the question: "Under what conditions can entrepreneurship flourish?" And the corollary: "To what degree does encouraging entrepreneurship result in economic growth?" A popular response is to argue for "entrepreneurship policy" - that is, targeted policies that are designed to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and small business creation. To the editors and contributors of this volume, that approach is fundamentally flawed. They argue that there is no such thing as a discrete entrepreneurship policy; instead, there is only policymaking in the context of an entrepreneurial economy. In other words, all policies - from education and tax reform to securities regulation to immigration - should create an environment that is conducive to entrepreneurship. Presenting new research on such timely topics as health care policy, technology transfer, and intellectual property rights, they build a case for creating the conditions that will motivate entrepreneurs to launch and sustain new businesses. In the process, the book addresses policies operating at the individual, national, regional, and international levels, and offers a unique perspective on several institutional structures that enhance entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Contents:

2 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Policies under the Presidential Administrations of Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton: 1977 to 2001 / Linda Le 23

3 The Unintended Consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Small Business / Jiamin Wang 67

4 The Impact of Sector Specialization on Entrepreneurial Activity / Haifeng Qian, Huaqun Li 95

5 Entrepreneurial Healthcare: A Study in State Policy Arbitrage / Scott Jackson 117

6 Evaluating University Technology Transfer Offices / Kirsten Sachwitz Apple 139

7 Simulating the Impact of Policy on Entrepreneurship / Ryan Sutter 159

8 Putting the Entrepreneur Back into Development and Foreign Policy / Nicola A. V. Virgill 195

9 Innovation in Manufacturing / Juan Julio Gutierrez 235

10 The Entrepreneurship - Development Nexus / Roger R. Stough 255

11 Democratic Capitalism and Philanthropy in a Global Economy / Sameeksha Desai, Zoltan J. Acs 281.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780387726625

0387726624

OCLC:

173718684