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Bosma, Niels; Wit, Gerrit de; Carree, Martin Anthony - 2003

Two approaches can be distinguished with respect to modelling entrepreneurship: (i) the approachfocusing on the net …

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Self-employment out of dissatisfaction : an international study

Noorderhaven, Niels G.; Wennekers, A. R.; Hofstede, Geert; … - 1999

This paper studies differences in the rate of self-employment (business ownership) in more thantwenty Western nations and Japan for the period 1974-1994, focusing in particular on theinfluences of dissatisfaction and uncertainty avoidance. We test two types of hypotheses, pertainingto the...

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Entrepreneurship and role models

Bosma, Niels; Hessels, Jolanda; Schutjens, Veronique; … - 2011

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Entrepreneurship and role models

Bosma, Niels; Hessels, Jolanda; Schutjens, Veronique; … - 2011

In the media role models are increasingly being acknowledged as an influential factor in explaining the reasons for the choice of occupation and career. Various conceptual studies have proposed links between role models and entrepreneurial intentions. However, empirical research aimed at...

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The relation between economic development and business ownership revisited

Carree, Martin Anthony; Stel, Adriaan J. van; Thurik, … - 2007

This paper revisits the two-equation model of Carree, van Stel, Thurik and Wennekers (2002) where deviations from the ‘equilibrium’ rate of business ownership play a central role determining both the growth of business ownership and that of economic development. Two extensions of the...

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Business ownership and economic growth in 23 OECD countries

Carree, Martin Anthony; Stel, Adriaan J. van; Thurik, … - 2000

In the present paper we address the relationship between the extentof business ownership (self-employment) and economic development. We will focusupon three issues. First, how is the equilibrium rate of business ownershiprelated to the stage of economic development? Second, what is the speed...

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Initial capital constraints hinder entrepreneurial venture performance

Praag, Mirjam van; Wit, Gerrit de; Bosma, Niels - 2004

This article investigates empirically whether and to what extent initial capital constraints hinder entrepreneurial performance once the venture has been started. Prior empirical research in this area could investigate this issue only indirectly by lack of data. The key contribution of this...

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Uncertainty avoidance and the rate of business ownership across 22 OECD countries, 1976 - 2000

Wennekers, A. R.; Thurik, Adriaan R.; Stel, Adriaan J. van - 2004

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 …

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An eclectic theory of entrepreneurship : policies, institutions and culture

Verheul, Ingrid; Wennekers, A. R.; Audretsch, David B.; … - 2001

The level of entrepreneurship differs considerably across countries and periods. Both thecauses and consequences of … entrepreneurship are a matter of extensive scientific debate aswell as of great policy importance. A high level of entrepreneurial … paper deals with the determinants of entrepreneurship. An eclectic theory ofentrepreneurship is introduced. This eclectic …

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The value of human and social capital investments for the business performance of start-ups

Bosma, Niels; Praag, Mirjam van; Thurik, Adriaan R.; … - 2002

We investigate the manifold posed question: To what extent does investment in human and social capital, besides the effect of talent, enhance entrepreneurial performance? We distinguish between three different performance measures: survival, profits, and generated employment. On the basis of the...

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