Introduction: Entrepreneurship as a Learning Process and Insights from the BRICS

Abstract

Capitalism in the twenty-first century is passing through changes that enhance the importance of entrepreneurship and learning processes. This chapter explains how this book was organized as a result of recent discussions on entrepreneurship and learning made by a group of researchers that study Brazil, Russia, India and China. The organizers hope that this book will contribute to increase understanding of entrepreneurial activities in the BRICS and provide lessons for other emerging countries.