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Determinants of female entrepreneurship in male- and female-dominated sectors in selected European countries

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  • Katarzyna Mroczek-Dąbrowska

    (Poznan University of Economics and Business, Department of International Competitiveness, Poznan, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Gaweł

    (Poznan University of Economics and Business, Department of International Competitiveness, Poznan, Poland)

Abstract

Objective: Female entrepreneurship rates vary strongly across countries and industries. The aim of this paper is to verify what determines female entrepreneurship in male-dominated industries and female-dominated industries and whether the differences between those types of sectors are significant. Research Design & Methods: We use panel data across 7 European countries in the timespan of 2009-2018 to verify our assumptions. We study the Construction (NACE F) and Human Health and Social Work Activities (NACE Q) industries. Findings: The research shows significant differences amongst the determinants of female entrepreneurship in male-dominated and female-dominated industries. Industry-specific determinants play an important role in male-dominated industries and a much lesser role in female-dominated ones. Contribution & Value Added: The conducted research indicates the necessity of including the industry-perspective in studies on female entrepreneurship. Previous studies have frequently neglected this aspect, paying more attention to country-specific determinants.

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  • Katarzyna Mroczek-Dąbrowska & Aleksandra Gaweł, 2020. "Determinants of female entrepreneurship in male- and female-dominated sectors in selected European countries," International Entrepreneurship Review, Centre for Strategic and International Entrepreneurship at the Cracow University of Economics., vol. 6(2), pages 55-68.
    • Handle: RePEc:krk:ientre:v:6:y:2020:i:2:p:55-68
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    JEL classification:

    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination

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