Entrepreneurship and economic growth in developing countries: Evidence from Africa

被引:34
作者
Peprah, Augustine Awuah [1 ]
Adekoya, Adenuga Fabian [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Profess Studies, Dept Business Adm, Accra, Ghana
[2] Michael Otedola Coll Primary Educ, Sch Arts & Social Sci, Dept Econ, Lagos, Nigeria
关键词
Africa; developing countries; economic growth; entrepreneurship; INNOVATION; MANAGEMENT;
D O I
10.1002/bsd2.104
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The nexus between entrepreneurship and economic growth has been examined in entrepreneurship and economic development literature. Yet, a critical analysis of these studies shows that research attention has mainly been focused on advanced economies leaving much to be understood in developing countries especially in Africa. Using data from the World Development Indicator on 10 African countries (Botswana, Morocco, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leon, South Africa, and Zambia), this study tests the effects of entrepreneurship and on economic growth. The results of the analysis show that entrepreneurship is positive and significantly stimulates economic growth. Based on this finding, policy implications are discussed.
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页码:388 / 394
页数:7
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