Introduction
Abstract
This chapter introduces aggregate industry statistics on crowdfunding around the world. Data are used to compare the size of the markets in different countries. This chapter also explains the contents of the book, including the main themes in each section of the book, as well as specific questions that are addressed.
Keywords
Country-comparisons; crowdfunding; crowdfunding research questions; entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial finance; market size; statistics
Crowdfunding involves individuals, typically entrepreneurial oriented, or entrepreneurial firms raising capital through (typically) online Internet platforms from large numbers of small investors. Crowdfunding is a cheap and effective way for entrepreneurs to raise ...
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