Launchpad republic : America's entrepreneurial edge and why it matters / Howard Wolk, John Landry.

Format:

Sound recording

Author/Creator:

Wolk, Howard, author.

Landry, John T., author.

Contributor:

Blaker, Lyle, narrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Entrepreneurship--United States.

Entrepreneurship.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 audio file (8 hr., 3 min.))

Edition:

[First edition].

Place of Publication:

Rego Park : Ascent Audio, 2023.

[Place of publication not identified] : Ascent Audio, 2023.

System Details:

audio file

Summary:

In Launchpad Republic: America's Entrepreneurial Edge and Why It Matters, Howard Wolk and John Landry provide an insightful and thought-provoking history of entrepreneurship in the United States, with a focus on the political, legal, and cultural forces that have sustained "creative destruction" and propelled the country forward for more than 200 years. In telling this story, the book highlights the critical features that have set America apart from other countries and identifies the key attributes necessary for it to maintain leadership for years to come. Entrepreneurship is a rebellious act, and America's democratic system is unique in enabling new companies to challenge established ones. As a result, the country enjoys not just more robust start-up activity, but also a dynamism that forces big companies to improve-or face the consequences. It protects both property rights and the right to compete in ways not enjoyed elsewhere, encouraging investment and innovation. Aside from assessing how American entrepreneurial capitalism unfolded, the authors address current challenges such as the rise of the "Big Tech", concerns about inequality, inclusivity and sustainability, and the evolution toward stakeholder capitalism. They compare the American approach to both Continental Europe's consensus-oriented framework and China's authoritarian model

Participant:

Narrator: Lyle Blaker.

Notes:

Unabridged.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9781663729811

1663729816

OCLC:

1389906286