The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2009 Executive Report provides a comprehensive overview of entrepreneurship worldwide. The report is based on GEM data and is sponsored by several institutions, including Babson College, Universidad del Desarrollo, Reykjavík University, and London Business School. The report includes an executive summary, an introduction to the GEM model and methodology, and a global perspective on entrepreneurship in 2009. The report also discusses the impact of the 2008-2009 recession on entrepreneurship and provides a global comparison of social entrepreneurship. The authors of the report would like to thank all participating GEM 2009 national teams for their contributions.
