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Abstract
News — This paper briefly reviews the evolution of theory and research in the field of entrepreneurship. We begin by recognizing the origins of the concept of entrepreneurship, acknowledging the seminal works in the field. We take stock of the current themes in entrepreneurship theory and research, identifying several of the more prominent topic areas that comprise the current knowledge domain and the multidisciplinary perspectives represented therein. Finally, we offer conjectures regarding possible future trajectories for entrepreneurship theory and research, nonetheless recognizing the challenges inherent to prediction in a scholarly field that is vibrant and ever-changing.