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Barriers to Sustainable Transport
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 44.95The complexity of transportation systems and their negative social and environmental effects are today at the centre of attention. This book focuses on the impact of institutions and regulatory systems on transport systems and travel behaviour. While institutions appear to play an important role in the economic success of many countries, this book... more...
Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in China
World Scientific Publishing Company 2012; US$ 125.00This book provides an analysis of the existing economic dynamics and factors contributing to entrepreneurship in China. Featuring contributions from prominent authors such as Zoltan Acs and Jian Gao, it first poses a theoretical question of whether entrepreneurship exists in China and, if so, the extent and form it takes. This book also examines whether... more...
Public Policy in an Entrepreneurial Economy
Springer 2008; US$ 99.99Addresses policies operating at the individual, national, regional, and international levels, and offers a perspective on several institutional structures that enhance entrepreneurship and economic growth. This book presents policy recommendations designed to promote entrepreneurship. more...
Innovation, Agglomeration and Regional Competition
Edward Elgar Publishing 2010; US$ 40.00Presents an overview of research on regional competition and co-operation. This work attempts to develop the understanding of the new role of regions and their behaviour, addressing questions such as how and why do regions compete? How does competition between border regions operate? And which regions are successful and which regions fail? more...
Endogenous Regional Development
Edward Elgar Publishing 2011; US$ 40.00Increasingly, endogenous factors and processes are being emphasized as drivers in regional economic development and growth. This 15 chapter book is unique in that it commences by presenting five disciplinary takes on endogenous development from the perspectives of economics, geography, sociology, planning and organizational management. Several chapters... more...
New Directions in Regional Economic Development
Edward Elgar Publishing 2011; US$ 40.00The introduction of endogenous growth theory has led to new interest in the role of the entrepreneur as an agent driving technical change at the local regional level. This book examines theoretical and methodological issues surrounding the interface of the entrepreneur in regional growth dynamics on the one hand and on the other presents illuminating... more...
Drivers of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Regional Dynamics
Springer 2011; US$ 149.99The need for informed and effective insights into key concepts and models of regional development and growth, from an endogenous growth perspective, has risen over the past decade. These recent advances address in particular local and regional assets and characteristics comprising inter alia creativity, knowledge, innovation forces and entrepreneurship.... more...
The Regional Economics of Knowledge and Talent
Edward Elgar Publishing 2012; US$ 40.00This original and instructive new book defines and explores the concept of knowledge as the talent, skills, know-how and understanding embodied in individuals. The distinguished contributors advance the current research frontier in three novel directions which focus on: the role of human capital and talent for creativity, entrepreneurship and regional... more...
Entrepreneurship, Social Capital and Governance
Edward Elgar Publishing 2013; US$ 40.00This book highlights the role of entrepreneurship, social capital and governance for regional economic development. In recent decades, many researchers have claimed that entrepreneurship is the most critical factor in sustaining regional economic growth. However, most entrepreneurship research is undertaken without considering the fundamental importance... more...
New Directions in Regional Economic Development
Springer 2009; US$ 179.99Emphasizes various hypotheses, methods and theoretic developments in the field of regional economic development. This book discusses the role of entrepreneurship and innovation as drivers of economic growth and development on the sub-national regional level. It features case studies that range from a focus on Europe, Asia and North America. more...
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