Description: This book reveals how government and its allies (like business associations) can help people to start businesses that have the potential to grow rapidly and make major contributions to the economy. Although many entrepreneurs think of government as the enemy, and many policy-makers simply ignore entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs, this volume argues that the two groups should be allies, since their goals of building a vibrant economy and new businesses are interconnected. Contributors to the volume assert that mutual education and careful attention to the design of new policies will help this alliance to grow stronger.
Review Quotes: 'David Hart's pioneering work heralds the beginning of a new era of Entrepreneurship Policy as it takes center stage in national economic debates. A rich and detailed discussion of the field, it is a must read for those seeking to raise their literacy on the subject: policy makers, their advisors, and any citizen seeking to understand this complex and important territory.' Jeffry A. Timmons, Babson College