Persistence in self-employment is crucial for entrepreneurial activities to generate long-term economic benefits. Consequently, this research examined the commitment of the self-employed towards their business as an important determinant of persistence. However, this research treats the...

This doctoral thesis explores three distinct aspects of owner control in private firms. The three paper projects, which constitute the extant dissertation, shed light on the overarching topic of owner control in private firms by elaborating on (1) the formation of business dynasties, (2)...