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A Multidimensional, Comparative Analysis of the Regional Entrepreneurship Performance in the Central and Eastern European EU Member Countries
Entrepreneurship research has changed considerably over the last 30 years, and
today entrepreneurship is widely accepted as a major driving force of economic
development, of the creation of employment and of innovation (Acs et al. 2008,
2009; Carree and Thurik 2003; Braunerhjelm et al. 2010; Lazear 2004). However,
the dynamics of the effect of entrepreneurship are very diverse and depend on many
factors such as the development level of the home country and the institutional
context (Acs et al. 2008). Whilst previous studies on entrepreneurship have focused
on examining the role of entrepreneurial activity and start-up rates, recent research has shown that not all entrepreneurial activity is effective. High growth rates, such
as those achieved by innovative gazelle companies, are responsible for the bulk of
new job creation and growth, whilst other non-innovative or traditional businesses
have only minor economic influence (Acs and Mueller 2008; Baumol 1996; Wong
et al. 2005)