This thought provoking book builds on existing research traditions that make small business, entrepreneurship and family business a resource rich arena for study. It steps back to ask fundamental questions that every researcher should consider prior to engaging in data collection. It focuses on...

"This Handbook examines the diverse methodologies and philosophies employed in research on entrepreneurship, small enterprises and family businesses. Exploring fundamental questions involved in data collection, this new and updated edition emphasises the increased importance of understanding the...

Contents: Preface -- 1. Business Creation: Wall Street and Main Street -- 2. Business Creation: Scope and Stability -- 3. Business Creation and Economic Growth: Churning is Good -- 4. New Firms are the Major Source of New Jobs -- 5. Different National Development: Different Business Creation --...