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Cultural Determinantsof
Entrepreneurship
Development in SME Sector
The Case of Poland
Dariusz Turek
If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all
the difference.
D.S. Landes (2008, p. 577)
INTRODUCTION
Determinants of entrepreneurship development have in recent years become a crucial issue dis-
cussed by scientists focused on the eld of economy. This interest stems from Schumpeter’s (1934)
belief that entrepreneurial activities not only make economic development more dynamic but also
inuence the richness and quality of individual lives, as well as whole local communities. The
main reason, mentioned ...