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 …

unemployment in Japan. The question is to what extent business ownership, i.e., entrepreneurship, can reduce the level of …

levels. This is consistent with microeconomic theory and evidence showing that entrepreneurs with superior levels of human …

We study risk behavior of Danish self-employed entrepreneurs, whose income risk may be driven by both exogenous factors …

intentions. However, empirical research aimed at establishing the importance of role models for (nascent) entrepreneurs is scarce … completed by a representative sample of 292 entrepreneurs in three major Dutch cities - entrepreneurs who have recently started …

address the issue of entrepreneurship in two distinct ways: a) as it has historically developed within the field of economics … and b) as it develops in the transitional context. In contrast to advanced western economies, productive entrepreneurship … entrepreneurship for transition countries. By means of a literature survey, we further present the main characteristics of …

entrepreneurs' entry mode. The new venture creation mode is associated with higher levels of schooling and wealth, whereas … managerial experience, new venture start-up capital requirements and risk promote the takeover mode. Entrepreneurs whose parents … entrepreneurs from the Netherlands provides broad support for the theory; implications for policy-makers concerned about the …