Chris Dawson
Individual Motives for Choosing Self-employment in the UK: Does Region Matter?
Dawson, Chris; Henley, Andrew; Latreille, Paul
Authors
Andrew Henley
Paul Latreille
Abstract
Regional Studies. Regional entrepreneurship policy is often framed in terms of spatial shortcomings in entrepreneurial culture. However, differences in why individuals choose self-employment may reflect structure rather than culture. This paper investigates UK data for 1999-2001 on the reported motives for choosing self-employment. After controlling for individual characteristics and industrial structure, some regional differences persist. These are largely for men and are quantitatively small. Northern Ireland stands out, reflecting the different composition of its self-employed. Conclusions for the emphasis of regional policy and further research are discussed. © 2012 © 2012 Regional Studies Association.
Citation
Dawson, C., Henley, A., & Latreille, P. (2014). Individual Motives for Choosing Self-employment in the UK: Does Region Matter?. Regional Studies, 48(5), 804-822. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2012.697140
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
Journal | Regional Studies |
Print ISSN | 0034-3404 |
Electronic ISSN | 1360-0591 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | 5 |
Pages | 804-822 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2012.697140 |
Keywords | self-employment, self-employment motives, regional entrepreneurship policy |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/937689 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2012.697140 |