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A structural equations model for assessing the economic performance of high-tech ethnic entrepreneurs
Şahín, Medíha; Todiras, Alina; Nijkamp, Peter; … - 2013
In this paper we develop and test a conceptual model of the key relationships concerning the business performance and success of ethnic entrepreneurs. To that end, an explanatory modei'GALAXY' is presented which serves as a framework for mapping out the impact that various background factors are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010224814
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The relationship between entrepreneurship and unemployment in Japan
Stel, Adriaan J. van; Thurik, Adriaan R.; Verheul, Ingrid; … - 2008
This paper examines the relationship between entrepreneurship (as measured by fluctuations in the business ownership … been influenced by specific exogenous shocks, the effects of entrepreneurship on unemployment are not different when …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011372966
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What is the value of entrepreneurship? : a review of recent research
Praag, Mirjam van; Versloot, Peter H. - 2007
claim that entrepreneurship has important economic value. Hence, a systematic review is provided that answers the question … group’? A fourth type of contribution studied is the role of entrepreneurship in increasing individuals’ utility levels …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011372984
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Are education and entrepreneurial income endogenous and do family background variables make sense as instruments? : a Bayesian analysis
Block, Jörn; Hoogerheide, Lennart; Thurik, Adriaan R. - 2010 - Current version: February 2010
Education is a well-known driver of (entrepreneurial) income. The measurement of its influence, however, suffers from endogeneity suspicion. For instance, ability and occupational choice are mentioned as driving both the level of (entrepreneurial) income and of education. Using instrumental...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011380037
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The pleasures and pains of self-employment : a panel data analysis of satisfaction with life, work, and leisure
Zwan, Peter van der; Hessels, Jolanda; Rietveld, … - 2015
We investigate how a transition from paid employment to self-employment in the labor market influences life satisfaction. Furthermore, we consider the dynamics of work and leisure satisfaction because the balance between work and leisure is an important element of life satisfaction....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011327339
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The importance of being in control of business : work satisfaction of employers, own-account workers and employees
Hessels, Jolanda; Millán Morera de la Vall, José María; … - 2015 - This version: April 2015
Self-employed workers can be own-account workers who control their own work or employers who not only are their own boss but also direct others (their employees). We expect both types of self-employed, i.e., own-account workers and employers, to enjoy more independence in determining their work...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010510079
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The impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurship competencies and intentions
Oosterbeek, Hessel; Praag, Mirjam van; IJsselstein, Auke - 2007 - This version: November 2007
This paper analyzes the impact of a leading entrepreneurship education program on college students’ entrepreneurship …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011374432
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Entrepreneurial moral hazard in income insurance
Ejrnæs, Mette; Hochgürtel, Stefan - 2011
We study entrepreneurs’ behavioral responses of effort (moral hazard) to avoid business failure.This is done in the context of an unemployment insurance scheme for self-employed, wherewe estimate how much of the transition probability to unemployment can be causally attributedto being insured....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011376618
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Entrepreneurship, wage employment and control in an occupational choice framework
Douhan, Robin; Praag, Mirjam van - 2009
We combine two empirical observations in a general equilibrium occupational choice model. The first is that entrepreneurs have more control than employees over the employment of and accruals from assets, such as human capital. The second observation is that entrepreneurs enjoy higher returns to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011378332
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Who values the status of the entrepreneur?
Praag, Mirjam van - 2009
Parker and Van Praag (2009) showed, based on theory, that the group status of the profession ‘entrepreneurship’ shapes … consequences of the group status of a profession, entrepreneurship in particular. If the group status of entrepreneurship is … be expected and respect. Furthermore, our results imply that entrepreneurship is associated with hard work, high incomes …
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