{"product_id":"launchpad-republic-americas-entrepreneurial-edge-and-why-it-matters-9781119900054","title":"Launchpad Republic - America's Entrepreneurial Edge and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill America's entrepreneurial spirit continue to define its destiny? What can the rest of the world learn from America's experience?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Launchpad Republic: America's Entrepreneurial Edge and Why it Matters to All of Us, Howard Wolk and John Landry provide an insightful and thought-provoking history of entrepreneurship in the United States, with a focus on the political, legal, and cultural forces that have sustained creative destruction and propelled the country forward for more than 200 years. In telling this story, the book highlights the critical features that have set America apart from other countries and identifies the key attributes necessary for it to maintain leadership for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEntrepreneurship is a rebellious act, and America's democratic system is unique in enabling new companies to challenge established ones. As a result, the country enjoys not just more robust start-up activity but also a dynamism that forces big companies to improve—or face the consequences. It protects both property rights and the right to compete in ways not enjoyed elsewhere, encouraging investment and innovation. Aside from assessing how American entrepreneurial capitalism unfolded, the authors address current challenges such as the rise of the Big Tech, concerns about inequality, inclusivity, and sustainability, and the evolution toward stakeholder capitalism. They compare the American approach to both Continental Europe's consensus-oriented framework and China's authoritarian model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaunchpad Republic offers readers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsights into how America's political, legal, and cultural history helped make the country the most dynamic economy in the world since inception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA framework for understanding how the country's balanced and limited government, decentralized finance, and free market principles have enabled entrepreneurship to thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing American entrepreneurs in the 21st century, including the need for innovation, adaptability, and resilience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase studies of successful American entrepreneurs and their companies, highlighting the factors that contributed to their success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA call to action for policymakers, business leaders, and individuals to support and promote entrepreneurship in their communities and countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, Launchpad Republic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of entrepreneurship in shaping America's history and future. By examining the political, legal, and cultural forces that have supported entrepreneurship, the book provides a roadmap for promoting innovation, growth, and prosperity in the United States and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 548g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 235 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781119900054\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H Wolk","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105988047098,"sku":"9781119900054","price":16.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660298510658_book.jpg?v=1660557512","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/launchpad-republic-americas-entrepreneurial-edge-and-why-it-matters-9781119900054","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}