Institutions, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Performance
Using institutional economics as a theoretical framework, this book analyzes institutional environment conducive to entrepreneurial activity in order to enhance economic performance across countries. In particular, the main contri
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David Urbano Sebastian Aparicio David B. Audretsch
Institutions, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Performance
International Studies in Entrepreneurship Volume 41
Series Editors Zoltan J. Acs, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA David B. Audretsch, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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David Urbano • Sebastian Aparicio David B. Audretsch
Institutions, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Performance
David Urbano Department of Business Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
Sebastian Aparicio Durham University Business School Durham University Durham, UK
David B. Audretsch Institute for Development Strategies School of Public and Environmental Affairs Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA
ISSN 1572-1922 ISSN 2197-5884 (electronic) International Studies in Entrepreneurship ISBN 978-3-030-13372-6 ISBN 978-3-030-13373-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13373-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019933726 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Mainly motivated by Veblen’s ideas about the role of institutions in the social configuration process and its consequences toward a more progressive society, this book is an attempt to understand how institutions condition the way productive behavior such as entrepreneurial activity explains economic performance across countries. We also seek to contribute to the theoretical, managerial, and policy discussion, placing emphasis on the importance of entrepreneurship for the development process. Extant literature shows a consensus about the importance of entrepreneurship for
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