Entrepreneurial inputs and outcomes : new studies of entrepreneurship in the United States / edited by Gary D. Libecap.

Includes bibliographical references.

Does venture capital spur innovation? / Samuel Kortum, Josh Lerner -- The effects of strengthening patent rights on firms engaged in cumulative innovation : insights from the semiconductor industry / Rosemarie Ham Ziedonis, Bronwyn H. Hall -- The role and experience of start-ups in commercializing university inventions : startup licensees at the University of California / Robert A. Lowe -- Minority and female entrepreneurship / Pat Roberson-Saunders -- The invisible hand and economic progress / Randall G. Holcombe -- Innovative upstream investments and input supply contracts / Joe Kerkvliet, Jason F. Shogren -- Commitment signals in the interaction between business angels and entrepreneurs / Dev Prasad, George S. Vozikis, Gary Bruton -- Entrepreneurial financing, savings, and mobility / Vincezo Quadrini -- Collusion and collective action in the patent system : a proposal for patent bounties / John R. Thomas -- Introduction / Gary D. Libecap.