A story of Israel’s economic
miracle.
"Start-Up Nation" addresses
the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel, a country of 7.1 million,
only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its
founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than
large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and
the UK?
With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons
of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and
elevates informality, all backed up by government policies focused on
innovation.
In a
world where economies as diverse as Ireland,
Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect",
there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting.
As America reboots
its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at
this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.