A fascinating expert look at Israels meteoric rise in the global economy with timely hints for a world reeling from financial crisisStart-Up Nation addresses the trillion-dollar question: How is it that Israel a country of 7.1 million, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war, with no natural resources produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful nations like Canada, Japan, China, India, and the U.K.? With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine Israeli culture and government to reveal the secrets behind the worlds first ever start-up nation. As countries across the globe restart their own economies, and as businesses try to re-energize their entrepreneurial spirit, we can all look to Israel for some impressive, surprising clues.From the Hardcover edition.