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Researching Black Entrepreneurship: Exploring The Challenge Of Response Bias

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  • MICHAEL N. OGBOLU

    (Howard University, School of Business, 2600 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059, USA)

  • ROBERT P. SINGH

    (Morgan State University, Earl G. Graves School of Business, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA)

Abstract

The reasons for the long term lagging rate of black entrepreneurship are not well understood. Although there has been growing research on black entrepreneurship, race related research can be challenging and may be susceptible to bias resulting from socially desirable responses. Using survey data collected on consumer perceptions of white and black entrepreneurs from 843 white and black respondents by white and black data collectors, we found evidence of response bias. The paper illuminates research methodology issues that should be factored into race-based entrepreneurship research. The important practical and academic implications are discussed and suggestions for future research are offered.

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  • Michael N. Ogbolu & Robert P. Singh, 2013. "Researching Black Entrepreneurship: Exploring The Challenge Of Response Bias," Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 18(04), pages 1-18.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jdexxx:v:18:y:2013:i:04:n:s1084946713500234
    DOI: 10.1142/S1084946713500234
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    1. Younkin, Peter & Kuppuswamy, Venkat, 2019. "Discounted: The effect of founder race on the price of new products," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 34(2), pages 389-412.

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