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Individual Determinants of Self‐employment Entry: What Do We Really Know?

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The analysis of the decision to enter into self‐employment is a hot topic in the economic literature. Among the elements that most directly influence this decision, individual factors are central. This study produces a comprehensive survey of the impact of these factors, covering both the theoretical arguments and the main conclusions emerging from the empirical studies. We analyze 12 critical determinant factors of the entry into self‐employment grouped into seven categories: (1) basic individual characteristics (gender, age, marital status, and children); (2) family background (parents and spouse); (3) personality characteristics; (4) human capital (education and experience); (5) health condition; (6) nationality and ethnicity; and (7) access to financial resources. While for some of the factors solid conclusions can be found, for others additional research is still needed in order to shed further light on their influence.

Source: Journal of Economic Surveys

DOI: 10.1111/joes.12111

Authors: Nadia Simoes, Nuno Crespo, Sandrina B. Moreira

Institutions: Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, ISCTE Business School, Unidade de Investigação em Desenvolvimento Empresarial, Universidade Politécnica de Setúbal

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funder: Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa