Introduction: The Emergence of an Entrepreneurial World

Abstract

This book examines the outlook for Latin American entrepreneurs in the new global environment. Using case studies from across the region, the book highlights liberalization measures nations are adopting to facilitate small and medium size enterprise (SME) creation and growth, and existing barriers that are threatening SME sector gains. Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Foreword; Preface; Notes on Contributors; 1 Introduction: The Emergence of an Entrepreneurial World; 2 Entrepreneurship in Argentina; 3 Entrepreneurship in Brazil: The Role of Strategy and the Institutional Environment; 4 Entrepreneurship in Chile; 5 The Emergence of an Entrepreneurial World: The Colombian Case; 6 Costa Rica: IT Entrepreneurs Leapfrogging for Innovations; 7 Entrepreneurship in Mexico; 8 The Emergence of an Entrepreneurial World: Peru; 9 Entrepreneurship in Venezuela: Case Study; 10 Conclusion; Index.