Presented by Audretsch (director, Max Planck Institute of Economics, Germany), Litan (Brookings Institution and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, US) and Strom (Ewing Marion Kauffman
Foundation, US), six papers explore linkages between economic openness (the ease of transacting with other parties), entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth. Specific topics include
the economic impact of technological innovation in technology, the globalization of US venture capital, the use of ＂offshoring＂ by venture-backed US firms, the role of national cultures and
values in driving innovation, openness and the economic performance of cities, and the role of entrepreneurial scientists in spurring economic growth. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
