Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Success and its Impact on Regional Development (2 Volumes)

Luísa Carvalho (Universidade Aberta, Portugal & CEFAGE, Universidade de Évora, Portugal)

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781466695672

EISBN13: 9781466695689

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9567-2

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The emergence of small businesses within a community or country helps to establish that region’s role in the global economy. As economic achievement is vital to the overall development of a region, a framework for entrepreneurship success and innovation is necessary to keep up with the competitive global market.

The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Success and its Impact on Regional Development is a critical reference source for current research on entrepreneurship and its impact on regional development. Featuring comprehensive coverage on a variety of topics relating to social entrepreneurship, internationalization, business policies, innovation, sustainability, and higher education, this handbook of research is an essential resource for practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students interested in the effect that entrepreneurial success has on a particular region.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Academic Entrepreneurship
Corporate Social Responsibility
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Entrepreneurial Tourism
Intra-Ethnic Business Networks
Self-Employment
Third Sector Social Enterprises

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Luisa Carvalho has a PhD in Management from the University of Évora. Is Assistant Professor at Department of Social Sciences and Management at the Open University in Lisbon, accounting for various courses. Researcher of the Advanced Training Centre for Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE) of the University of Évora. Invited Professor at several national and international universities where collaborates in lecionação of master's and doctoral courses. Author of books, book chapters and articles in national and international journals and member of several projects of national and international research. Is a member several scientific organizations and scientific conference committees and national and international journals.

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