Entrepreneurship Determinants and Policy in a European-Us Comparison (Economics of Science Technology and Innovation 27) by David B. Audretsch, RoyThurik, Ingrid Verheul, Sander Wennekers Unbound, 248 Pages, Published 2006 by Kap/Boston (E) Import ISBN-13: 978-0-306-47556-6, ISBN: 0-306-47556-1
"Without a clear and organized view of where and how entrepreneurship manifests itself, policy makers have been left in uncharted waters without an analytical compass. The purpose of this book is to provide such an analytical compass for directing how public policy can shape and promote entrepreneurship. We do this in two ways. The first is to provide a framework for policymakers and scholars to understand what determines entrepreneurshi ..."
"For years, businesses have complained about the costs of regulatory compliance. On the other hand, society is becoming increasingly aware of the environmental, safety, health, financial, and other risks of business activity. Government oversight seems to be one of the answers to safeguard against these risks. But how can we deregulate and regulate without jeopardizing our public goals or acting as a brake on economic growth? Many instru ..."