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The scope, number and growth of programmes supporting entrepreneurship and microenterprise across OECD member countries is striking. Much of the policy interest in encouraging entrepreneurship reflects a belief that the creation of new firms will help achieve important economic and social objectives.
Foreword
Table of Contents
Introduction and Summary
Chapter 1. Local Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 2. Barriers to Entrepreneurship in Disadvantaged Local Economies
Chapter 3. Self-employment in National and Local Economies
Chapter 4. Considering the Merits of Enterprise Promotion as a Local Development Strategy
Chapter 5. Rationales for Public Policy
Chapter 6. Entrepreneurship Support for Target Groups
Chapter 7.Overview of Policy and Strategy Considerations
Chapter 8. Recommendations on Strategy
Chapter 9. Recommendations on Finance Chapter 10. Recommendations on Programme DesignChapter 11. Recommendations for Further Policy-relevant Research
Bibliography
Entrepreneurship;New business enterprises;Management Styles & Communication;Management;Business & Economics
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