We extend Lazear's theory of skills variety and entrepreneurship in three directions. First, we provide a theoretical …, but also commercial value. Our findings support the notion that entrepreneurship can be learned. …

inhabitants are taken into account, some regions have persistently higher entrepreneurship rates than others. Proposed … effects. Regional differences in entrepreneurship have also been linked to the availability of role models (Fornahl 2003 …; Sternberg 2009; Malecki 2009). It can be argued that in regions with high rates of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial role models …

We extend Lazear's theory of skills variety and entrepreneurship in three directions. First, we provide a theoretical … commercial value. Our findings support the notion that entrepreneurship can be learned. …

the impacts both of risk aversion and balanced skills on the likelihood individuals choose entrepreneurship. Data on Dutch …-averse people might be suited to entrepreneurship; and it may also help explain why prior research has generated mixed evidence … about the effects of risk aversion on selection into entrepreneurship. …