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Religious diversity and entrepreneurship in transition: lessons for policymakers

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Using the 2010 Life in Transition Survey, this paper studies the association between local religious diversity and individual entrepreneurial behavior in 29 transition countries. We find that localities with higher religious diversity have more respondents who have tried to set up a business. Although religious diversity also correlates with a higher start-up probability (following trial), this effect is driven by higher access to finance. We also provide suggestive evidence that the positive association between local religious diversity and entrepreneurial trial is positively moderated by social capital (when measured as access to weak ties and the ability to bridge structural holes).

Source: IZA Journal of European Labor Studies

DOI: 10.1186/s40174-014-0028-4

Authors: Elena Nikolova, Dora Simroth

Institutions: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European School of Management and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development