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Innovation as a function of entrepreneurship was emphasised by
AJ. B. Say (typical)
BJ. Schumpeter
CF. Knight (typical)
DDrucker (typical)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. J. Schumpeter
1. Joseph Schumpeter's 1934 'Theory of Economic Development' put innovation at the centre.
2. He identified five forms of innovation: new product, new method, new market, new source, new organisation.
3. Knight focused on risk; Say and Drucker contributed broader views.
4. Hence Schumpeter is the answer.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII OCM, Ch 3 "Entrepreneurship Development", §3.2 ¶§3.2_