This paper explores the gendered influence on SME development under economic transition in Lithuania. Previous studies … characteristics (Brush 1992). An analysis of 332 SME owners in Lithuania using descriptive statistics and regression analysis …

This paper identifies the specific external barriers to SME development in Lithuania. An analysis of 332 SME owners … purchasing power, lack of funds for business investment) form the most significant barriers for SME businesses. Informal barriers …

We extend Lazear’s theory of skills variety and entrepreneurship in three directions. First, we provide a theoretical … being a generalist does not seem to be important in this regard. Finally, we find that innovation positively moderates the … commercial value. Our findings support the notion that entrepreneurship can be learned. …

claim that entrepreneurship has important economic value. Hence, a systematic review is provided that answers the question … answer the question: What is the contribution of entrepreneurs to (i) employment generation and dynamics, (ii) innovation … group’? A fourth type of contribution studied is the role of entrepreneurship in increasing individuals’ utility levels …

, which only holds in the long-term but not in the short-term. Further, we find support for a moderating effect of innovation … in the long-term, innovation mediates the ESP-CFP relationship suggesting that innovation should be considered as a long …

series of detailed regional facilitating and driving factors related, inter alia, to talent, innovation, skills, networks … that there are significant differences in the spatial and functional profile of large firms vis-à-vis SMEs across distinct …

-averse peoplemight be suited to entrepreneurship; and it may also help explain why prior researchhas generated mixed evidence about the … effects of risk aversion on selection into entrepreneurship. …

countries. First, the concepts of uncertainty and risk are elaborated, as well as theirrelevance for entrepreneurship. Second … (uncertaintyavoidance) may have a diverging impact on entrepreneurship. Possibly, a climate of uncertainty avoidancein large organizations …, suggesting that risingopportunity costs of entrepreneurship are the dominant perception in this cultural environment. In a …