Entrepreneurial Exceptionalism

IF they had held entrepreneurial Olympics in the 20th century, then the United States would have walked away with most of the gold medals.

But why have American entrepreneurs been better? Is there something about the American spirit that produces effective risk-takers? Do our institutions stimulate entrepreneurship better, or were we just lucky?

About the Author

Kevin A. Hassett

Kevin A. Hassett was the senior adviser to National Review’s Capital Matters and was the Brent R. Nicklas Distinguished Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution.

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IF they had held entrepreneurial Olympics in the 20th century, then the United States would have walked away with most of the gold medals.

But why have American entrepreneurs been better? Is there something about the American spirit that produces effective risk-takers? Do our institutions stimulate entrepreneurship better, or were we just lucky?

About the Author

Kevin A. Hassett

Kevin A. Hassett was the senior adviser to National Review’s Capital Matters and was the Brent R. Nicklas Distinguished Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution.