While ＂opportunity entrepreneurs＂ seek to take maximal advantage of business potentials, ＂necessity entrepreneurs＂ are mostly operating small enterprises in developing economies out of economic
need. The nine articles presented in this volume look at the promise of providing both basic education and training in the ways of business to prospective entrepreneurs. This differs somewhat
from the well-regarded philosophy of Muhammad Yunus that mostly promotes microcredit loans to provide new businesses with some financial capital. In addition to papers that take a broader more
philosophical approach, others look at subjects such as the transformation of illiterate mothers into successful business women, barriers to entrepreneurship, and the infrastructure necessary
to promote success. A Sri Lankan case study is also provided. Articles on the role of family capital and the integration of non-financial services and lending also bring the ideas of Yunus back
into consideration. This volume is the first in a projected two volume series. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
