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Determinants of self†employment among commuters and non†commuters

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  • Backman, Mikaela
  • Karlsson, Charlie

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We analyse the determinants of self†employment and focus on the contextual environment. By distinguishing between commuters and non†commuters we are able to analyse the influence from the work and home environment, respectively. Our results indicate a significant difference between non†commuters and commuters in terms of the role of networks for becoming self†employed. Our results indicate that it is the business networks where people work, rather than where they live that exerts a positive influence on the probability of becoming self†employed. These effects are further robust over educational and occupational categories.

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Handle: RePEc:eee:paresc:v:95:y:2016:i:4:p:755-775
DOI: 10.1111/pirs.12158
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JEL classification:

  • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
  • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
  • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
  • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)

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