Using a large sample of individuals in 28 countries, we investigate what variables are significantly correlated with an individual’s decision to become an entrepreneur. Following existing literature in economics, we link such a decision to demographic and economic characteristics. In addition,...

The role women play in entrepreneurial activity in the world economy is examined, as well as the factors that influence women’s participation in this activity.The analysis involves four types of data collection.The first comes from sampling randomly selected adults in the 34 countries...

This study provides a cross-country examination of the perceptual variables that influence an individual's decision to become an entrepreneur.The theoretical background of characteristics of nascent entrepreneurs is presented, with evidence focusing upon factors such as demographics, economics,...