Minority and female entrepreneurship

Abstract

This manuscript provides an overview of the recent trends in business ownership and performance of firms owned by minorities and females in the United States. A review of the literature is provided from the perspective of the four major streams of research on minority and female entrepreneurs and their ventures: economic, business management, psychological and sociological. The review culminates with a synthesis of findings for both minorities and females. An integrating model is presented and results of a survey examining select components of the model are presented. Directions for future research are discussed.

Citation

Roberson-Saunders, P. (2001), "Minority and female entrepreneurship", Libecap, G.D. (Ed.) Entrepreneurial inputs and outcomes: New studies of entrepreneurship in the United States (Advances in the Study of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth, Vol. 13), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 223-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1048-4736(01)13009-2