UNPRODUCTIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE LIGHT OF INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS

The book "Unproductive Entrepreneurship in the Light of Institutional Economics" is a pioneering study that analyzes the phenomenon of unproductive entrepreneurship in Poland. The authors, Piotr Dominiak, Julita Wasilczuk, and Marzena Starnawska, present the evolution of the institutional economics approach to the essence of entrepreneurship, its various types, and emphasize that it is institutional economics that provides the best theoretical framework for understanding how talents and entrepreneurial activities are directed towards productive or unproductive/destructive activities. It is a must-read for economists, students, and anyone interested in the impact of entrepreneurship on economic development.

• First comprehensive scientific study on unproductive entrepreneurship in Poland.
• Analysis of the evolution of the institutional economics approach to entrepreneurship.
• Creation of a macroeconomic measure of unproductive entrepreneurship for international comparisons.
• Research on the manifestations and scale of unproductive entrepreneurship in Poland.
• Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN guarantees high-quality content.

The book was created as a result of the authors' studies and an NCN grant, which made it possible to conduct research on unproductive entrepreneurship in Poland. This is the first such comprehensive scientific study that analyzes this phenomenon in the context of the Polish economy. The authors attempted to create a macroeconomic measure of unproductive entrepreneurship, which allows for international comparisons and a better understanding of the specifics of the Polish market.

Institutional economics, in its various forms, provides the best theoretical framework for better understanding how talents and entrepreneurial activities are directed towards productive or unproductive/destructive activities. The authors emphasize that understanding these mechanisms is crucial for shaping economic policy and supporting the development of productive entrepreneurship.

The book also includes an analysis of the results of the first studies on the manifestations and scale of unproductive entrepreneurship in Poland. These studies provide valuable empirical data that allow for a better understanding of this phenomenon and its impact on the Polish economy. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how entrepreneurship affects economic development and what factors determine its productivity.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, known for its high-quality scientific publications, guarantees the reliability and professionalism of the content. The book is carefully prepared and contains numerous references to scientific literature, which makes it a valuable source of knowledge for economists, students, and anyone interested in the topic of entrepreneurship.

Technical data:

Pages: 200

Format: 234x166 mm

Year of publication: 2016

Binding: paperback

Publisher: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN