The Role of Gender and Institutional Factors for Entrepreneurs and Corporate Entrepreneurs in Latin American Countries
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2021
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Book chapter
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Abstract
Interest in the role and behavior of women entrepreneurs has increased in the
last decades. This research study examines personal characteristics and labor
and business regulations on entrepreneurship and corporate entrepreneurship. It also analyzes how gender differed in these forms of entrepreneurship
across Latin American countries. We performed logistic regressions to
different models with information from the Global Entrepreneurship
Monitor (GEM) from 2016. We used a sample from 10 countries. We also
used information from the Heritage Foundation and The World Bank. The
results show that antecedents of entrepreneurship activity differ by gender.
Specifically, the effect is different when analyzing labor regulations. We also
find different intensities depending on gender. The study contributes to the
literature about gender and different forms of entrepreneurship. We suggest
developing policies in favor of women’s entrepreneurial activity within the
workplace and as independent entrepreneurs.
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Ruiz, L.E., Barron, E. and Amorós, J.E. (2021), "The Role of Gender and Institutional Factors for Entrepreneurs and Corporate Entrepreneurs in Latin American Countries", Rezaei, S., Li, J., Ashourizadeh, S., Ramadani, V. and Gërguri-Rashiti, S. (Ed.) The Emerald Handbook of Women and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies, Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 125-143. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80071-326-020211008
Keywords
Women entrepreneurship, Latin America, Early-stage entrepreneurship, Corporate entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Formal institutions, Individual characteristics