The illusions of entrepreneurship : the costly myths that entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers live by - Shane, Scott A (New Haven Yale University Press, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-200) and index. Contents: America : land of entrepreneurship in an entrepreneurial era? -- What are today's entrepreneurial industries? -- Who becomes an entrepreneur? -- What does the typical start-up look like? -- How are new businesses financed? -- How well does the typical entrepreneur do? -- What makes some entrepreneurs more successful than others? -- Why don't women start more companies? -- Why is black entrepreneurship so rare? -- How valuable is the average start-up?
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; New business enterprises; Success in business