The Creation and Development of Entrepreneurial Universities in Spain: an Institutional Approach

by Guerrero, Mariebel; Urbano, David

• ISBN13: 9781617610950
• ISBN10: 161761095X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-31
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Universities are a relevant instrument in the facilitation of the contemporary knowledge-based economy because they support the generation and the exploitation of knowledge through education, research and entrepreneurial activities. As a consequence, they generate added value, with their knowledge transformed into social and economic development. Also, changes attributed to social and economic developments have generated different impacts on universities. For these reasons, governments around the world are attempting to make universities more entrepreneurial, above all, in order to increase their capabilities to generate entrepreneurs and transmit their innovations to society. This book examines entrepreneurial universities in Spain as a clear example of government interest in improving the entrepreneurial spirit at all educational levels. (Imprint: Nova)

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Entrepreneurial Universities: A Conceptual Framework

Entrepreneurial Universities: A Bridge Between Literature & Empirical Findings from An Institutional Perspective

Entrepreneurial Universities: Factors Involved in their Creation & Development in Spain

Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Critical Factor Involved in the Creation & Development of Entrepreneurial Universities in Spain

Conclusion

Index

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