PhD THESIS TOPICS AND MATERIALS IN ECONOMICS The impact of local and regional cultures on shaping entrepreneurial economic development. Can entrepreneurial attitude be exported? The role of emigrants in introducing new entrepreneurial attitudes. Importance of “Made In” labels. Is there a place for social reputation and competition in business in certain national economies? Differences of entrepreneurial behaviour in rural and urban areas. Is there any relationship between mature industries dominating small towns and their local cultural factors? The role of local culture in promoting regional innovation networks. What are the core antecedents and outcomes of the knowledge transference in specific economic area? The ‘lock-in’ effect of a local cluster. The case of (a region). National, regional and local policies to support local clusters: opportunities. How can policy support the creation of a local cluster? Are networks affected by local proximity? Differences betw...