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The Role of University of Central Florida in Regional Economic Development

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Part of the book series: International Studies in Entrepreneurship ((ISEN,volume 28))

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A university can play an essential role in regional economic development, especially with respect to innovation and entrepreneurial. The University of Central Florida became a driver and partner to help diversify the economy from a region that was heavily dependent on tourism, hospitality and agriculture, sectors known for lower than average wages.

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  1. Office of Research and Commercialization, University of Central Florida, 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501, Orlando, FL, 32826-3246, USA

    Thomas O’Neal Ph.D. & Vernet Lasrado Ph.D.

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  1. Thomas O’Neal Ph.D.
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  2. Vernet Lasrado Ph.D.
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Correspondence to Thomas O’Neal Ph.D. .

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  1. , Institute of Development Strategies, Indiana University, East 10th Street 1315, Bloomington, 47405, Indiana, USA

    David B. Audretsch

  2. , Department of Management & Organization, University of Augsburg, Universitaetsstr. 16, Augsburg, 86159, Germany

    Erik E. Lehmann

  3. , Department of Economics, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, 27402, North Carolina, USA

    Albert N. Link

  4. , Department of Business Administration, University of Augsburg, Universitaetsstr. 16, Augsburg, 86159, Germany

    Alexander Starnecker

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O’Neal, T., Lasrado, V. (2012). The Role of University of Central Florida in Regional Economic Development. In: Audretsch, D., Lehmann, E., Link, A., Starnecker, A. (eds) Technology Transfer in a Global Economy. International Studies in Entrepreneurship, vol 28. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6102-9_7

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