Abstract
Editors
Significance of the Topic
Entrepreneurship is increasingly becoming a global phenomenon, although its nature, extent and contribution to economic development, varies according to the context in which it occurs. However, most of the conceptual development in the field of entrepreneurship has occurred in, or assumed, mature market conditions. Although there is a growing literature on entrepreneurship in emerging market economies, much of it pays insufficient attention to contextual influences which limits its contribution to mainstream entrepreneurship theories. Alongside this, recognition of the importance of context is also often missing from the policy orientated literature, which is important if inappropriate policy transfer is to be avoided.
Scope
In focusing on emerging market economies, we include former Soviet republics; Central and Eastern European countries that are now part of the EU; economies in the Western Balkans; developing countries around the world, and countries such as Vietnam and China, where entrepreneurship has exploded in recent years. Papers should explicitly recognize the role of context. Policy oriented contributions are also welcome, particularly those which take a critical stance to policy transfer. The aim is to encourage new perspectives on the role of entrepreneurship and its contribution to economic and social development in emerging market economies. Both conceptual and empirical papers are welcome. We are particularly interested in the following issues:
Balance between state and private capital in supporting entrepreneurial activity
The potential role of social enterprise in emerging market economies
Addressing the challenge of institutional change
Does entrepreneurship really reduce poverty in emerging market economies? If so under what conditions?
The impact of corruption, and other institutional deficiencies on entrepreneurship
Timescale
16 December 2011 Closing date for abstracts to be submitted by email to Guest Editors
13 January 2012 Decisions on abstracts notified to authors
1 May 2012 Deadline for submission of full papers submitted to Sage Track for full refereeing process.
Anticipated date for publication
2014/15
Abstracts should be sent by email to:
Professor David Smallbone (