Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship: Volume 1

Entrepreneurship is defined as the process of identifying and starting a new business venture based on a novel and innovative idea. Economic development and social dynamics are driven by entrepreneurship till a vast extent. However, several important factors like the gender of the entrepreneur, geological location or the social background may have an incredible impact on the chances of one becoming an entrepreneur. This book is a compilation of well researched data worked upon by renowned experts around the globe. This book takes a look at entrepreneurship from various perspectives including gender, social and geographic point of views.