Beschreibung
This book presents a state-of-the-art portrait of entrepreneurship in the transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as well as Georgia and Ukraine. Based on new empirical evidence, it highlights major trends in, characteristics and forms of entrepreneurship common to countries in transition. The contributions cover topics such as levels of opportunity-based entrepreneurship, incentives for innovation, dominance of large-scale international corporations, the role of family businesses, and opportunities for grass-roots entrepreneurship.The first part of the book focuses on theoretical considerations regarding the establishment of sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems and private business. In turn, the second part offers cross-border studies of entrepreneurial environments and activities, while the third and fourth present case studies on the current state and unique characteristics of entrepreneurship in various countries of the CEE and CIS as well as Georgia and Ukraine. Finally, the last parts discuss the role of institutions and policy recommendations.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Arnis Sauka is an Associate Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. Prior to joining the doctoral program at the University of Siegen (Germany), Arnis was a visiting PhD candidate at Jönköping International Business School (Sweden) and University College London (U.K.). His main research interests are related to entrepreneurship development in transition context, shadow economy, internationalisation of SMEs, entrepreneurship policies as well as business strategies and competitiveness. Prof. Alexander Chepurenko is Head of the Sociology department of the National research university Higher School of Economics (Moscow), he has over 25 years of experience in comparative analysis of transitional societies, focusing especially on entrepreneurship and private sector development in CIS and CEE economies. He contributed to several monographs on socio-economic models, SME and SME policy in Russia and former Socialist countries. Participated in several international projects, among them the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2006-2011), is member of international academic associations and societies (ESBE, EACES).
