While considerable concern has emerged about the impact of religion oneconomic development, little is actually known about how religion impacts thedecision making of individuals. This paper examines the influence of religion onthe decision for people to become an entrepreneur. Based on a...

The Islamic religion has been at the centre of global interest in recent times, but there is no consensus on its influence on individuals and their socio-economic behaviour. We examine the impact of Muslims' religiosity on their propensity to make risky decisions. Based on a sample database of...