Silva, Olmo (2007) The Jack-of-All-Trades entrepreneur: innate talent or acquired skill? Economics Letters, 97 (2). pp. 118-123. ISSN 0165-1765
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Identification Number: 10.1016/j.econlet.2007.02.027
Abstract
Cross-sectional tests of the Jack-of-All-Trades theory of entrepreneurship invariably conclude that the accumulation of a balanced skill-mix across different fields of expertise stimulates entrepreneurship. Yet none of these considers individual unobservable characteristics, which may simultaneously determine skill accumulation and occupational choice. Using panel techniques to control for this, I show that gathering expertise across various subjects does not increase the chances of becoming an entrepreneur.
Item Type: | Article |
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Official URL: | http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescriptio... |
Additional Information: | © 2007 Elsevier B.V. |
Divisions: | Geography & Environment Centre for Economic Performance STICERD |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2010 14:35 |
Last Modified: | 13 Sep 2024 22:17 |
URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/30795 |
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