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Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy and Access to Financial Capital in Different Countries: An Institutional Perspective

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  • Henry Colette

    (School of Business & Humanities, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Ireland)

  • Coleman Susan

    (Barney School of Business, University of Hartford, West Hartford, USA)

  • Orser Barbara

    (Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada)

  • Foss Lene

    (School of Education and Communication, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden)

Abstract

This paper explores women’s entrepreneurship policy and practice in three different countries: Canada, Ireland and the U.S. We focus specifically on policies relating to access to financial capital, and ask: How are ‘access to financial capital’ policies and practices operationalized at national and regional level? We draw on institutional theory to identify gaps in policy and practice, and to highlight similarities and differences between countries. We contribute a novel perspective on women’s entrepreneurship policy by drawing attention to the underlying institutional pillars and the importance of institutional fit in informing a coherent and future-looking policy framework. Our findings enhance understanding of how ‘access to financial capital’ policies and practices geared toward women entrepreneurs reflect different institutional contexts.

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  • Henry Colette & Coleman Susan & Orser Barbara & Foss Lene, 2022. "Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy and Access to Financial Capital in Different Countries: An Institutional Perspective," Entrepreneurship Research Journal, De Gruyter, vol. 12(3), pages 227-262, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:erjour:v:12:y:2022:i:3:p:227-262:n:1
    DOI: 10.1515/erj-2022-0234
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