This paper investigates time allocation decisions in new ventures of female and male entrepreneurs using a new model … of working hours. Using data of 1203 entrepreneurs we find that the preference for work time in new ventures is related … profit effects one year after start-up. With respect to gender we find that – on average – women invest less time in the …

Entrepreneurship Monitor data, including total entrepreneurial activity rates for both women and men for 2002, as well as a range of …