The knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship: an application to foreign direct investment

Zoltan J. Acs; David J. Brooksbank; Colm O’Gorman; David Pickernell; Siri Terjesen

doi:10.1504/IJESB.2012.045206

The knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship: an application to foreign direct investment

Zoltan J. Acs, David J. Brooksbank, Colm O’Gorman, David Pickernell, Siri Terjesen

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Abstract

Does the knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship provide an explanation for the emergence of knowledge-based entrepreneurship in Ireland and Wales? To examine the reasons for different levels of knowledge-based entrepreneurship in these two regions we explore FDI and entrepreneurship policy. We outline key measures of knowledge creation, and evaluate the extent and nature of FDI activity and its relationship with entrepreneurship in general and knowledge-based entrepreneurship in particular. Policy implications include the need for more integrated policy directions for countries that are
characterised by weak knowledge creating institutions yet wish to encourage knowledge-based entrepreneurship.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	237 - 261
Number of pages	24
Journal	International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2012.045206
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 31 Dec 2012

Keywords

knowledge spillovers
foreign direct investment
knowledge-based entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship policies

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