Key words
European Enterprise Policy
Objectives
This course aims at providing an understanding of European enterprise policy at different levels: regional, national, European. The course aims at gaining insight into processes rather than accumulating detailed knowledge. Therefore concrete cases will be used such as the venture capital problem and incubators in Europe.
Topics
I. Limits and scope of enterprise policy at European level
II. From SME policy to entrepreneurship policy
A. Europe lagging behind: between rhetoric and reality
B. The dynamics of entrepreneurship
C. Enterprise policy versus entrepreneurship policy
III. Entrepreneurship in financial and political institutions
IV. European policy towards start-ups
A. Venture Capital
B. Guaranties
C. Incubators
V. Enterprise policy and
A. Regional Development
B. Employment Issues
C. The role of big companies
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of economics and/or political science
Final Objectives
Materials used
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
Lectures requiring active participation of students in case studies.
Assessment
Evaluation will be based on an oral exam
Lecturer(s)
Rudy AERNOUDT
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