The return-to-entrepreneurship puzzle

B-Tier
Journal: Labour Economics
Year: 2013
Volume: 20
Issue: C
Pages: 57-67

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

The returns to entrepreneurship are monetary and non-monetary. We offer new evidence on these returns using a large sample of male twins. Our within-twin analysis suggests that OLS estimates are downwards, and panel data estimates upwards biased. The within-twin estimates imply that entrepreneurs earn a negative earnings premium. Our within-twin analysis of non-monetary returns shows that entrepreneurs work longer hours and have greater responsibilities, but also have a greater control over their work.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:labeco:v:20:y:2013:i:c:p:57-67
Journal Field
Labor
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25