Public Sector Entrepreneurship: Scientific Mapping and Research Agenda

Abstract

Background and Purpose: The concept of entrepreneurship within the public sector is one of the most fiercely debated areas of entrepreneurial research. It has been studied across several academic disciplines such as in management, public administration and political economy, among others. However, while academic output has increased, we found no prior studies providing a clear mapping of the field. Therefore, this research sought to comprehensively examine all peer reviewed articles on public sector entrepreneurship.

Keywords

• public entrepreneurship
• public innovation
• bibliometrics
• public sector
• scientific mapping
• performance
• entrepreneur