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The Importance of Innovation in Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth and Development. A Bibliometric Analysis

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  • Adriana DIMA

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

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The evolution of entrepreneurship in recent years offers strong arguments regarding the role of entrepreneurial initiatives to stimulate economic growth and development and innovation has proven an essential tool for entrepreneurs. The objective of the current research is to present a bibliometric perspective of the relevant literature. The field structure is defined using bibliometric indicators, and the key trends in this area are mapped using the VOSviewer program. Over the period 2000–2020, a total of 958 papers were found in the Web of Science Core Collection database regarding the importance of innovation in entrepreneurship for economic growth and development. A careful review of the articles, conference papers, authors, institutions, and keywords is performed. Also, the co-occurrence of keywords and timeline review are presented. Finally, the paper provides relevant conclusions on the topic.

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  • Adriana DIMA, 2021. "The Importance of Innovation in Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth and Development. A Bibliometric Analysis," REVISTA DE MANAGEMENT COMPARAT INTERNATIONAL/REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 22(1), pages 120-131, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:rmcimn:v:22:y:2021:i:1:p:120-131
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    Keywords

    co-occurrence; economic growth; economic development; entrepreneurship; innovation; keywords map; VOSviewer.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C88 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Other Computer Software
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics
    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General

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