Journal of Small Business Management
Volume 57, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 421-449

Judicial Efficiency and Immigrant Entrepreneurs (Article)

Falavigna G. , Ippoliti R.* , Manello A.
  • a Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth, National Research Council of Italy, Moncalieri, Italy
  • b University of Turin, Department of Management, Turin, Italy
  • c Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth, National Research Council of Italy, Moncalieri, Italy

Abstract

Extensive research exists on the individual determinants of being an immigrant entrepreneur, concerning both social environment and human capital. However, the role of the judiciary has not been investigated yet. Analyzing more than 160,000 new micro enterprises owned by immigrants, our paper aims to fill this gap by focusing on the relation between justice and immigrant entrepreneurship. Results show that judicial efficiency is one of the determinants of self-employment, although some differences among immigrant groups are identified. Therefore, the study confirms the key role of judicial enforcement in promoting not only growth but also the integration of these new citizens. © 2017 International Council for Small Business

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85062273720&doi=10.1111%2fjsbm.12376&partnerID=40&md5=8a86022939f833c323dbb6f626830837
DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12376
ISSN: 00472778
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English