This is the inaugural volume of GEDI an important long-term research project that will study indicators of entrepreneurship throughout the world, accumulate a database, and publish results
annually. The project is a joint development of the authors at the U. of P矇cs, Hungary, and George Mason U., US, who also brought together contacts with the Max Planck Institute of Economics,
Germany, and the Imperial College in London to lay the groundwork and establish the structure. The initial chapter discusses the Index itself and 14 pillars of entrepreneurship, among them:
opportunity perception, startup skills, nonfear of failure, networking, cultural support, activity in various sectors, and various aspects of aspirations. Following is discussion of the
relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development, and description of methodology and data. Arranged alphabetically are summaries for 71 countries, 2000-2009, each summary
occupying several pages, with information presented in charts and tables that use color spacious design for easy legibility. Tables of comparative rankings round out the volume. Plans for the
near future include collection of comparative data for the 200 most important cities of the world, and there will no doubt be additional areas of investigation as the years go by and GEDI
becomes the source for authoritative data regarding where, why, and to what degree the activities of entrepreneurs are being supported and advanced. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland,
OR (booknews.com)
