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Entrepreneurship has become a popular career option in developed and developing countries, and a subject of interest for researchers and policymakers. This book introduces several important topics relevant to entrepreneurship and the process of creating, or giving birth to, a new business. The chapters cover definitions and types of entrepreneurship; the relationships among entrepreneurship, innovation and development; research on entrepreneurship, comparative research into entrepreneurship in multiple countries and research into cross-border entrepreneurship (i.e., international activity of small-and medium-sized enterprises and new ventures); factors influencing entrepreneurial activities; motivational traits of prospective entrepreneurs; the influence of societal culture on entrepreneurial activities and attitudes regarding entrepreneurship as a career path; the influence of the institutional environment on entrepreneurship; and the role of entrepreneurs in launching new businesses. This chapter offers a broad overview of the research on entrepreneurship, which includes work on: culture/ethnicity; economic growth; education/learning; entrepreneurship theory and practice; ethics; family-owned businesses; finance; firm performance/planning; gender; human resources; intra­preneurship versus entrepreneurship; international entrepreneurship, cross-national comparisons, and individual country studies; internationalization, exporting, and small business; motivation/firm creation or dissolution/founder characteristics; quality systems; resource-based views of the firm; social networks, business groups, and alliances; strategic planning and product development; supply chain management and distribution; teams; technology and technology-based firms; and venture capital.

• Innovation
• Entrepreneurs and founders
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Start-ups