@article{MAKHILLIBM201913927459,
    title = {Attitudes, Abilities and Aspirations in the Worldwide Entrepreneurship Ecosystem},
    journal = {International Business Management},
    volume = {13},
    number = {9},
    pages = {429-437},
    year = {2019},
    issn = {1993-5250},
    doi = {ibm.2019.429.437},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5250&doi=ibm.2019.429.437},
    author = {Diego,Iracema and},
    keywords = {global entrepreneurship index,aspirations,abilities,attitudes,Entrepreneurship ecosystem,quantile regression},
    abstract = {This study aims to identify the effect of attitudes and abilities on aspirations in the entrepreneurship
ecosystem. We use the sub-indices (attitudes, abilities and aspirations) of the Global Entrepreneurship Index
(GEI) which measure the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The attitudes sub-index evaluate how competent
individuals are to choose entrepreneurship rather than alternative occupations. The abilities sub-index measures
the quality of new undertakings. The aspirations sub-index reflects the potential of start-ups to achieve
internationalization, rapid growth and high productivity. Based on annual data from 2011-2018, we use a
quantile regression model with fixed effects. We control for intellectual property and economic performance
in addition to dummy variables that identify the particular impact on different regions. Our findings show a
positive and heterogeneous effect of abilities on entrepreneur’s aspirations and also a positive impact of
attitudes on aspirations but only in higher quantiles. These findings contribute to the debate and are useful for
formulating policies involving entrepreneurship in different countries.}
    }