Entrepreneurship, Small Business - General & Miscellaneous, General Economic Policies, New Businesses, Community Development, Rural Development

Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development

Name: Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development
Author: Norman Walzer
ISBN: 9780739141212

by Norman Walzer (Editor), Adee Athiyaman (Contribution by), Brian Dabson (Contribution by), Gisele F. Hamm (Contribution by), Jason Henderson (Contribution by)

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Overview

Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development delves into the current thinking on local entrepreneurship development programs and evaluates ways in which practitioners can implement successful entrepreneurship practices. Examining the role and potential for entrepreneurship programs in local economic development strategies, contributors to this edited collection have many years of experience working with entrerpreneurship initiatives in state and local governments. Focused on theory and case study, Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development examines conceptual issues involved in creating entrepreneurship programs as well as practical examples of programs organized by state, regional, and local agencies.

About the Author, Norman Walzer

Norman Walzer retired from Western Illinois University as professor of economics and founding director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. He currently is Senior Research Scholar in the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University.