Author |
: Simon C. Parker |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 343 |
Release |
: 2004-02-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781139451864 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1139451863 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Economics of Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship by : Simon C. Parker
Download or read book The Economics of Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship written by Simon C. Parker and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-19 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As self-employment and entrepreneurship become increasingly important in our modern economies, Simon C. Parker provides a timely, definitive and comprehensive overview of the field. In this book he brings together and assesses the large and disparate literature on these subjects and provides an up-to-date overview of new research findings. Key issues addressed include: the impact of ability, risk, personal characteristics and the macroeconomy on entrepreneurship; issues involved in raising finance for entrepreneurial ventures, with an emphasis on the market failures that can arise as a consequence of asymmetric information; the job creation performance of the self-employed; the growth, innovation and exit behaviour of new ventures and small firms; and the appropriate role for governments interested in promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship. This book will serve as an essential reference guide to researchers, students and teachers of entrepreneurship in economics, business and management and other related disciplines.