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The Role of Universities and Other Institutions in Successful Entrepreneurship: Some Insights from a Literature Review

Authors :
Zarate-Hoyos, German A.
Larios-Meoño, Fernando
Source :
Journal of Educational Psychology - Propositos y Representaciones. Jul-Dec 2015 3(2):261-287.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of universities and other institutions in successful entrepreneurship. Insights are obtained following a literature review approach. Case studies from the United States (New York startup), Spain (Mondragon), and Germany provide strong evidence that universities are very instrumental in the creation, design and implementation of entrepreneurial initiatives by providing new and ongoing entrepreneurs with human capital training, fundamentals, and theoretical and empirical models to contribute to lasting businesses. Results from university research on gender and risk-issues lead to believe that women are more risk averse than men to work and invest in start-up businesses. Other institutions, such as governments, are critical to provide with the necessary incentives to launch start-up businesses, including tax cuts, seed capital funding, investment in human capital, etc. While the evidence supporting the links between education and entrepreneurial outcomes is promising it is not yet definitive. In addition to providing a review of existing research, this paper suggests an integrative framework for future research.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2307-7999
Volume :
3
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Educational Psychology - Propositos y Representaciones
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1126313
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Information Analyses