Disseminates research on innovation, entrepreneurship and small business.
Disseminates research on innovation, entrepreneurship and small business.
Here you will find book tips in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and small business.
Most books are research-based, but not all.
Digitalization, climate challenges and tighter regulations have long put pressure on the accounting and auditing industry. And for smaller businesses, adapting has been particularly difficult. So how can SMEs in the industry meet the new demands of a rapidly changing world? This issue is discussed in the book Accounting and Auditing Small and Medium-Sized Practices […]
What role do patents play in a digital world? How does a pandemic affect patent strategies and collaborations? In the anthology A Modern Guide to Patents: Challenges of Patenting in the 21st Century, researchers and experts from the business community share their experiences and insights on the functioning and evolution of patents in the 21st […]
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management provides a broad and up-to-date overview of innovation management. Over 100 experts contribute articles highlighting both established and emerging issues – from business models and ecosystems to impact investing, radical creativity and dark innovation. The focus is on illuminating innovation processes from a holistic, inclusive and ethical perspective – […]
Innovation has long been seen as a universal good – a solution to society’s problems and a path to a better future. But why did innovation become such a central ideal, and what happens when the hallelujah spirit surrounding the concept wears off? In his book Every American an Innovator, cultural historian Matthew Wisnioski explores […]
Innovation is often seen as the key to economic growth and social development. But what does it take to make new ideas actually work? And how can policies support innovation in a smart, inclusive and sustainable way? The interdisciplinary anthology Innovations in Innovation Policy brings together experts in science, technology, innovation and policy to explore […]
The vast majority of entrepreneurs are far from Silicon Valley tech geniuses. In Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, Professor Lori Rosenkopf nuances the picture of who can become an entrepreneur. With examples from disruptive startups as well as intrapreneurs within large organizations, she shows that the paths to entrepreneurship are many – and open to more people than […]
How can entrepreneurship contribute to a more sustainable world? The research anthology Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility focuses on the importance of social entrepreneurship for achieving the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this book, Swedish and international researchers discuss the role of social entrepreneurship in solving social, environmental and cultural challenges. For example, […]
As with learning in general, entrepreneurial learning is also affected by individual, organizational and environmental circumstances. In the research anthology Handbook of research on entrepreneurial learning , researchers from around the world provide a comprehensive understanding of how entrepreneurs develop the skills and mindsets needed to run successful businesses. The book contains several Nordic contributions. […]
Entrepreneurial ecosystems are often portrayed as open to all, but in practice women face more barriers than men. The book Gendering Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Levelling the Field examines the gender dynamics of entrepreneurship and shows how structures and norms affect women’s access to finance, networks and other resources. More than 30 international researchers contribute with global […]
As the EU’s Green Deal and other regulations put pressure on companies to shift to more sustainable business models, interest in the circular economy is growing. But how can businesses take advantage of circular economy opportunities to achieve sustainability goals? This question is explored in the new book Circular Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, in which a number […]
How does digitalization affect entrepreneurship, business models and sustainable development? In the research anthology Digital Entrepreneurship in Science, Technology and Innovation, more than 40 international scholars provide in-depth analysis of the complex interplay between digital technologies and societal development. The book looks at how AI and digital business models are reshaping industries such as healthcare, […]
Can entrepreneurship be a way out of poverty? In the book Poverty, Disadvantage, and the Promise of Enterprise, professors Michael H. Morris and Susana C. Santos explore the link between poverty and entrepreneurship. Despite the many constraints faced by poor small business owners, such as lack of resources and support, the book also shows how […]