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Individual Motives for Choosing Self-employment in the UK: Does Region Matter?

Dawson, Chris; Henley, Andrew; Latreille, Paul

Authors

Chris Dawson

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
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


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