Working Paper Series in Economics and Institutions of Innovation,
Royal Institute of Technology, CESIS - Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation Studies

Abstract: This article describes the academic contributions of the 2010 recipient of the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research, Professor Josh Lerner of the Harvard Business School. Lerner’s empirical research on the inter-relationship between venture capital, innovation and entrepreneurship has greatly extended and improved our understanding of one of the major drivers of growth in modern economies. The first part of this article explains Lerner’s contributions as regards the structure and organization of the venture capital industry. Later, his most important publications on entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property rights are surveyed. Several aspects of Lerner’s policy-oriented work are then outlined, before the article closes with a brief conclusion.

Keywords: Global Award; Venture capital; Patent; Entrepreneurship; Innovation

JEL-codes: G24; L26; O31

19 pages, August 25, 2010

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Pontus Braunerhjelm and Simon Parker, (2010), 'Josh Lerner: Recipient of the 2010 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research', Small Business Economics

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