Creative Destruction Theory of Entrepreneurship
Joseph Schumpeter, a prominent economist, is widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of entrepreneurship. He placed human actors at the center of economic development processes and argued that entrepreneurs played a critical role in driving innovation and economic growth. Schumpeter's view of entrepreneurship was unique in that he saw it as a disruptive force that challenged the status quo and led to the creation of new markets and industries. He believed that entrepreneurs were not simply passive actors responding to market forces, but were active agents who sought to gain power through their ability to resist social pressure and overcome limitations in existing skill sets. According to Schumpeter, entrepreneurs played a key role in driving the process of "creative destruction." This process involved the destruction of established industries and the creation of new ones through the introduction of innovative products, services, and production methods. Entrepreneurs ...