Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore how cohesive/diverse networks affect
entrepreneurial activities. In particular, an interest is shown in how cohesion and diversity …

This study reviews the literature related to regional entrepreneurship. It identifies the main
topical perspectives, advancements and shortcomings, discusses several research gaps …

Increasing the number of high growth firms (HGFs) is now a major focus for industry policy in
developed countries. However, existing approaches are proving ineffective. Simply creating …

This article focuses on entrepreneurship in economic geography and aims at a systematic
investigation of regional variation in knowledge-based entrepreneurial activity. We develop …

The effect of founder characteristics in attracting external investment and enhancing survival
of new high-technology ventures is explored using human capital theory and signalling …

Although the literature on social capital has increased dramatically in recent years, concerns
have been raised about the expanse of applications of the term, diversity of constructs …

The 'recycling'of people, capital, and ideas within an entrepreneurial ecosystem is a key
process driving high-growth entrepreneurship. Skilled workers who leave firms after …

This paper develops and tests hypotheses concerning the effect of migrant status and
ethnicity on propensity to engage in entrepreneurship (defined as new business activity) at …

The increasingly important role of SMEs in both regional and national economic
development has been widely acknowledged in the economic and entrepreneurship …

During the past two decades, interdisciplinary oriented entrepreneurship research focused
increasingly on spatial aspects of entrepreneurial activities and support policies. This paper …