"Drawing from empirical analyses, case studies, and a synthesis of best practices, this book explores how innovation … manifests itself in rural places and how it contributes to entrepreneurial development and resilience. Innovation in rural … number of innovation-related characteristics relate to economic vibrancy in rural places, such as a strong connection to the …

.E. de Groot -- Four sources of innovation and stimulation of growth in the Dutch economy / William J. Baumol -- Market … structure, innovation and productivity : a marriage with chemistry / Henry van der Wiel -- Firm dynamics and labour productivity … productivity through innovation and entrepreneurship in business services / Menno van Dijk -- The OECD growth study : implications …