Gender gap in latent and nascent entrepreneurship: driven by competitiveness

被引:100
作者
Boente, Werner [1 ,2 ]
Piegeler, Monika [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wuppertal, Jackstadt Ctr Entrepreneurship & Innovat Res, D-42119 Wuppertal, Germany
[2] Univ Wuppertal, Schumpeter Sch Business & Econ, D-42119 Wuppertal, Germany
关键词
Entrepreneurship; Gender gap; Competitiveness; Risk preference; SELF-EMPLOYMENT; RISK ATTITUDES; TRAIT COMPETITIVENESS; BUSINESS OWNERS; PERSONALITY; VALIDATION; DETERMINANTS; JOB; METAANALYSIS; EFFICACY;
D O I
10.1007/s11187-012-9459-3
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This study highlights the relevance of gender differences in competitiveness for the gender gap in latent and nascent entrepreneurship. Using data obtained from a recent large-scale survey conducted in 36 countries, we find that individuals who like situations in which they compete with others are more likely to have a preference for being self-employed (latent entrepreneurs) and are also more likely to take steps to start new businesses (nascent entrepreneurs). Moreover, our results suggest that women are less competitively inclined than men in almost all countries in our sample and are also less willing to take risks. The results of a decomposition analysis suggest that gender differences in competitiveness and risk taking contribute significantly to the gender gap in latent and nascent entrepreneurship. Gender differences in competitiveness seem to be relevant, especially for the gender gap in nascent entrepreneurship.
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页码:961 / 987
页数:27
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