Friedrich Schiller University Jena, School of Business and Economics (Jena)

Nosseleit, Florian (Economist)

culture

entrepreneurship

motivations

psychology

self-employment

values

What makes entrepreneurs different? Using a cross-country dataset, this paper explores essential parts of the value system of entrepreneurs in Western European countries by comparing value items of the self-employed to that of the non-self-employed. The self-employed rate values higher that aim toward openness to change and self-enhancement. In turn, values related to conservation are considered less important.

2008-034