This paper reviews the status quo of theoretical and empirical research on individual-level determinants of founding decisions. A synopsis of 99 quantitative studies reveals consistent findings for 33 of 43 determinants. Most studies are theoretically grounded in dispositive, behavioral, or...

This study examines how characteristics of university departments impact students' self-employment intentions. We argue that four organizational-level factors (entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship support programs, industry ties, and research orientation) increase such intentions. Using...