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Entrepreneurs and the Search for the American Dream

Zulema Valdez

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Are American Entrepreneurs as Diverse as We Think? Understanding Trends and Group Differences - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

The idea that entrepreneurs come from all walks of life is not always supported by the numbers. What do the trends tell us about group differences in entrepreneurship? How do race, class, and gender shape entrepreneurial differences among men and women, the middle and working classes, and Blacks and Whites? How does the intersection of these categories shape entrepreneurial outcomes?

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Problem 2

The United States dominates other industrialized nations in the number, diversity, and enthusiasm of its entrepreneurs. What are some social and cultural factors that might explain this phenomenon?

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Problem 3

Although entrepreneurs often start their businesses to "make money" or "be their own boss," others decide to go into business for non-economic reasons. What are some of the social reasons entrepreneurs go into business? Are there differences across race, class, and gender?

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