Institutional Reform for Enhancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship : An Agenda for Europe.

Includes Index

Annotation The authors of this book advise the economies of the European Union to become more entrepreneurial in promoting innovation and economic growth. They propose a reform strategy with respect to several aspects to achieve this goal. Starting with the rule of law and the protection of property rights; the tax system; the authors deal with regulations governing savings, capital and finance, and the organisation of labour markets and social insurance systems. Framework strategies related to the regulations governing goods and service markets, bankruptcy and insolvency are also put forward. A core understanding and future path is also provided towards R human capital investments; and informal institutions.