The objective of this paper is to review the relevant theoretical and empirical literature to provide a conceptual and methodological background for the analysis of the consequences of ICT use and globalisation on the regional economies in the European Union. We highlight the key aspects of ICT...

The distinguished contributors advance the current research frontier in three novel directions which focus on: the role of human capital and talent for creativity, entrepreneurship and regional development; the role of institutions for the behaviour of firms and entrepreneurs; and the influence...

1. Introduction / Charlie Karlsson, Börje Johansson and Roger R. Stough -- 2. Globalization and the emergence of the entrepreneurial society / David B. Audretsch. -- 3. New firm formation and economic development in a globalizing economy / Sierdjan Koster and Charlie Karlsson -- 4....

The distinguished contributors advance the current research frontier in three novel directions which focus on: the role of human capital and talent for creativity, entrepreneurship and regional development; the role of institutions for the behaviour of firms and entrepreneurs; and the influence...

Contents: 1. Introduction: setting the stage; identifying the major drivers of globalization / Charlie Karlsson, Andreas P. Cornett and Tina Wallin -- Part I: General aspects of globalization -- 2. Does culture matter? The role of board efficacy, growth and competitiveness in Western and Asian...