Carl J. Schramm Livres

In this important book, three prominent economists propose that there are different varieties of capitalism in the world today--some good for economic growth, others decidedly bad. Writing in an accessible style, William J. Baumol, Robert E. Litan, and Carl J. Schramm documentfour different varieties of capitalism and identify the conditions that characterize Good Capitalism--the right blend of entrepreneurial and established firms, which can vary among countries--as well as the features of Bad Capitalism. They examine how countries catching up to the United States can move faster toward the economic frontier, while laying out the need for the United States itself to stick to and reinforce the recipe for growth that has enabled it to be the leading economic force in the world. This pathbreaking book is a must read for anyone who cares about global growth and how to ensure America's economic future.

In 2004, Carl Schramm, president of the Kauffman Foundation, published a provocative essay asserting that Americans lack awareness of the fundamental secret behind our economic success. He argues that for the U.S. to maintain its global economic leadership, it is crucial to understand and harness this secret: our exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. Schramm contends that entrepreneurship, rather than technology, education, manufacturing, or capital markets, is the key to sustaining America as an economic superpower. He emphasizes that technology is now universally accessible, education lags behind other countries, basic manufacturing has largely moved overseas, and capital markets have become globalized. Drawing on extensive research from the Kauffman Foundation and his own entrepreneurial experience, Schramm illustrates the implications of this entrepreneurial imperative for universities, foundations, corporate leadership, personal career choices, and foreign policy. His insights promise to transform not only the operations of government, corporations, and nonprofits but also the everyday lives of working Americans.

From the man described by The Economist as 'the evangelist of Entrepreneurship' comes the essential guide to starting a business. Forget everything you thought you knew about starting up - this is the killer guide to going it alone from the co-founder of Global Entrepreneurship Week and StartUp America.