Historical Perspectives on the Entrepreneur.
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Albert N. Link, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This survey establishes a chronological trace of the entrepreneur as
treated in economic literature in order to give a more wholesome perspective
to contemporary writings and teachings on entrepreneurship.
The authors review the historical nature and role of the entrepreneur as
revealed in economic literature from the 18th century to the present.
This survey shows the ambiguous nature of a concept that, due to
Schumpeter’s dominant influence, has come to occupy a primary role
in the theory of economic development. In addition, there are other
conceptions of entrepreneurship presented besides Schumpeter’s. This
historical survey also illustrates the tension that often exists between
“theory” and “practice.” We shall learn that it has been difficult for
economic theory to assimilate a core concept that plays a vital role in
social and economic change. Finally, the authors expose the many different
facets of entrepreneurship as they have been perceived by some
of the great economists throughout the ages.
Historical Perspectives on the Entrepreneur.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2006
- Keywords
- entrepreneurship, historical entrepreneurs, economic literature, entrepreneurship education, economic development, economic theory