What we need is an “entrepreneurial society”: An interview with Professor David Audretsch

O'Regan, Nicholas; Maclean, Mairi

Abstract

© 2009, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Purpose – The purpose of this article is to determine the views of Professor David Audretsch. Design/methodology/approach – The article takes the form of an interview. Findings – Professor David Audretsch shares his thoughts and advice on an “entrepreneurial society” where there is a rethinking of fundamental economic and business ideas, where innovation and entrepreneurship emerge as the driving forces of competitiveness and growth, but institutions and public policies facilitating innovation and entrepreneurship play a key role. Originality/value – The aricle provides valuable insights from one of the world's most frequently cited economists.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Feb 20, 2009
• Journal: Journal of Strategy and Management
• Print ISSN: 1755-425X
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 110-114
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250910948730
• Keywords: entrepreneurialism, society, return on investment, economic depression
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1004786
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17554250910948730