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International entrepreneurship research agendas evolving: A longitudinal study using the Delphi method

Authors: Hamid Etemad, Calin Gurau, Léo-Paul Dana

Published in: Journal of International Entrepreneurship | Issue 1/2022

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The heterogeneity of research topics in international entrepreneurship (IE) makes the identification of a convergent research agenda difficult. Addressing this, we replicate a 2008 Delphi study, analyzing research directions considered relevant by recognized experts of IE, and also comparing the two sets of data, in an attempt to map the evolution of IE research. This is a first attempt to collect and analyze IE longitudinal data using the Delphi method. Findings provide a basis for developing a future research agenda, facilitating collaboration among researchers. This study can facilitate the understanding and enacting of IE activities for academics, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers.

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Title: International entrepreneurship research agendas evolving: A longitudinal study using the Delphi method
Authors: Hamid Etemad
Calin Gurau
Léo-Paul Dana
Publication date: 18-03-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of International Entrepreneurship / Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 1570-7385
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7349
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10843-021-00292-w

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