University evolution, entrepreneurial activity and regional competitiveness, by David Audretsch, Erik Lehmann, Michele Meoli and Vismara Silvio

• Published in: Entrepreneurship Education Vol. 3; no. 4; pp. 489 - 494
• Main Authors: Hu, Rui, Kang, Tae-Won, Shen, Zuxian, Bin, Peng
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Singapore 01.12.2020; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Area planning & development; Career Skills; Case Studies; Collaboration; Comparative Analysis; Competition; Cooperation; Education; Educational Technology; Entrepreneurs; Entrepreneurship; Environment; Evidence; Females; Gender Differences; Globalization; Human Capital; Human resources; Innovation; Innovations; Intellectual property; Intercollegiate Cooperation; Knowledge; Legitimacy; Manufacturing; Manufacturing Industry; Occupational Mobility; Ownership; Professional and Vocational Education; R&D; Regions; Reputation; Reputations; Research & development; Research & development expenditures; Resource Allocation; Scientists; Self Efficacy; Social responsibility; Socioeconomic Influences; Sustainable Development; Universities; United Kingdom > UK; Sweden; Academic spin-offs; University evolution; Entrepreneurial university; Entrepreneurial activity; Regional competitiveness
• ISSN: 2520-8144; 2520-8152
• DOI: 10.1007/s41959-020-00031-7

Universities can generate wider benefits on entrepreneurship development and regional competitiveness. To advance understanding of how universities impact on regional innovation and socioeconomic development, this study undertakes a comprehensive review of the book entitled “University evolution, entrepreneurial activity and regional competitiveness” by D. Audretsch, et al. In this review, we characterize with a broad brush of the particular role of academic institutions in the entrepreneurial activities, which is the core theme of the book. The review also informs policy thinking about how to improve entrepreneurial-oriented spirits in academic institutes.