Is Entrepreneurship Dead?

Winner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice

“An in-depth look at the story of declining entrepreneurship in the U.S. that attacks myths and preconceptions with hard data.”—Andrew Yang, founder of Venture for America and author of Smart People Should Build Things

"Scott Shane debunks prevailing theories and asserts that the essence of entrepreneurship is not on the decline, but has instead shifted. Critical read for ecosystem builders and all who drive startup culture."—Deborah D. Hoover, President and CEO, Burton D. Morgan Foundation

“Scott Shane carefully distinguishes those who form companies from those who create jobs. Founders decline, but employers grow in number and success. Shane aligns all the reasons pro and con. Read this book!"—Edward Roberts, Founder and Chair, MIT Entrepreneurship Program

“An in-depth look at the story of declining entrepreneurship in the U.S. that attacks myths and preconceptions with hard data.”—Andrew Yang, founder of Venture for America and author of Smart People Should Build Things

~Andrew Yang