Entrepreneurship in Central and Eastern Europe ─ Development Through Internationalization

Central and Eastern Europe is a region with variance in business environments for entrepreneurial firms. Traditionally dependent on Russia, there is consistent desire to push for new sources of economic growth. Entrepreneurship is seen as a key driver of growth and a key characteristic of entrepreneurship in the region is internationalization.

This text provides an overview of entrepreneurship in a range of important emerging markets. A team of expert contributors provide analysis of entrepreneurship practice in a range of firms. In depth empirical insight into how entrepreneurial firms in Central and Eastern Europe internationalize is supplemented with context provided by world-renowned editors.

With coverage of a range of national firms from countries including Latvia, Slovakia, Estona and Russia, this book will be vital supplementary reading around international entrepreneurship and essential reading for those studying the business environment in this vital emerging market.

Dr. Arnis Sauka is an Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.

Professor Danica Purg is the President and Dean of IEDC-Bled School of Management, Postgraduate Studies, and the President of CEEMAN, International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies.

Tonis Mets is Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Tartu in Estonia.