摘要：The entrepreneurial function has gained great relevance to explain the development process. From an individual's cognitive perspective, entrepreneurial intentions are the most relevant elements leading to starting up a new venture. Therefore, the main objective of this paper is analysing if different perceptions affect entrepreneurial intentions and examining the possible differences between potential entrepreneurs of two European areas: the Southern countries (Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal) and the Scandinavian countries (Finland, Sweden and Denmark).The empirical analysis, using logistic regression with Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, shows that personal, opportunity and socio-cultural perceptions do help explaining entrepreneurial intention. The role of cultural and institutional differences is considered in the conclusions.
其他摘要：The entrepreneurial function has gained great relevance to explain the development process. From an individual's cognitive perspective, entrepreneurial intentions are the most relevant elements leading to starting up a new venture. Therefore, the main objective of this paper is analysing if different perceptions affect entrepreneurial intentions and examining the possible differences between potential entrepreneurs of two European areas: the Southern countries (Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal) and the Scandinavian countries (Finland, Sweden and Denmark).The empirical analysis, using logistic regression with Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, shows that personal, opportunity and socio-cultural perceptions do help explaining entrepreneurial intention. The role of cultural and institutional differences is considered in the conclusions.
关键词：New firms; social norms and social capital; model evaluation and testing; comparative studies of particular economies; Europe.
其他关键词：New firms; social norms and social capital; model evaluation and testing; comparative studies of particular economies; Europe.
