Entrepreneurial Firms and New Job Creation in Russia: Empirical Evidence

Authors

  • Olga R. Verkhovskaya Graduate School of Management, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2777-8659
  • Maria V. Dorokhina Graduate School of Management, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia

Abstract

The article analyzes the entrepreneurial potential of new job creation in Russia and estimates the entrepreneurial activity of nascent entrepreneurs, new business owners and owners of established business, as well as examines their motives based on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data 2006–2012. The portrait of Russian entrepreneur is described by the use of social and demographic characteristics, type of settlement and employment status. The quality of entrepreneurship is defined by the means of innovativeness and growth expectations.

Keywords:

entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, early-stage entrepreneurs, established entrepreneurs, nascent entrepreneurs, innovativeness, growth expectations, societal attitudes towards entrepreneurship

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Published

2013-03-21

How to Cite

Verkhovskaya, O. R., & Dorokhina, M. V. (2013). Entrepreneurial Firms and New Job Creation in Russia: Empirical Evidence. Russian Management Journal, 11(1), 19–40. Retrieved from https://rjm.spbu.ru/article/view/249

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