Could the Irish miracle be repeated in Hungary?

被引:57
作者
Acs, Zoltan J. [1 ]
Gorman, Colm O.
Szerb, Laszlo
Terjesen, Siri
机构
[1] George Mason Univ, Sch Publ Policy, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA
[2] Univ Coll Dublin, Sch Business, Dublin 4, Ireland
[3] Univ Pecs, Fac Business & Econ, H-7601 Pecs, Hungary
[4] Queensland Univ Technol, Brisbane Grad Sch Business, Brisbane, Qld 4001, Australia
关键词
entrepreneurial activity; economic development; foreign direct investment; knowledge spillovers; Ireland; Hungary;
D O I
10.1007/s11187-006-9027-9
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
It is widely recognized that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in economic development. However, its impact on entrepreneurial activity has not been well researched. Internalization theory is used to explore how inward FDI impacts entrepreneurial activity. Using data from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), we find significant differences in entrepreneurial activity between Ireland and Hungary in both the type of people starting businesses and the opportunities pursued. Economic development policies should focus on increasing human capital, promoting enterprise development, and upgrading the quality of FDI.
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页码:123 / 142
页数:20
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