This open access book offers a critical examination of large-scale, state-led green industrial policies, with a particular focus on the European Union. Drawing on empirical evidence from sectors such as ethanol, hydrogen, wind power, and biogas, it reveals how well-intentioned "Green Deals" often result in speculative investment bubbles-termed "green bubbles"-rather than sustainable industrial transformation. Contributors analyze the systemic risks of mission-oriented policies that prioritize political goals over technological neutrality and economic viability. The volume highlights the consequences of overinvestment, technological lock-in, and politicized capitalism, while proposing more evidence-based, innovation-driven alternatives. It is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and improve the design of green industrial strategies.
| ISBN: | 9783032155115 |
| Publication date: | 24th March 2026 |
| Author: | Magnus Henrekson, Christian Sandström, Mikael Stenkula |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 302 pages |
| Series: | International Studies in Entrepreneurship |
| Genres: |
Political economy Entrepreneurship / Start-ups Central / national / federal government Economics |
This open access book offers a critical examination of large-scale, state-led green industrial policies, with a particular focus on the European Union. Drawing on empirical evidence from sectors such as ethanol, hydrogen, wind power, and biogas, it reveals how well-intentioned "Green Deals" often result in speculative investment bubbles-termed "green bubbles"-rather than sustainable industrial transformation. Contributors analyze the systemic risks of mission-oriented policies that prioritize political goals over technological neutrality and economic viability. The volume highlights the consequences of overinvestment, technological lock-in, and politicized capitalism, while proposing more evidence-based, innovation-driven alternatives. It is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and improve the design of green industrial strategies.
A Green Entrepreneurial State? features in the following genres: Political economy, Entrepreneurship / Start-ups, Central / national / federal government, Economics
A Green Entrepreneurial State? is available in Hardback
A Green Entrepreneurial State? was written by Magnus Henrekson, Christian Sandström, Mikael Stenkula and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland
A Green Entrepreneurial State? has 302 pages
Yes it is part of International Studies in Entrepreneurship series
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