. This is because the participation of immigrants to the business community can provide a significant contribution to … years from 2006 to 2014. I find that while the number of self-employed immigrants has increased dramatically, the … region, while the immigrants’ self-employment rate is higher in poorer areas. I gather multiple evidence pointing toward the …

Even though immigrants have a higher propensity to start a business, we investigate if there are specific barriers and … problems that negatively effect immigrants' start-up activities. The analysis of the regulatory framework conditions shows that … professions restrain solely those immigrants who have acquired the necessary qualifications abroad. Their degrees are only …