The economic embeddedness of immigrant enterprise in Britain
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
ISSN: 1355-2554
Article publication date: 1 February 2002
Abstract
Immigrant‐owned business in Britain is reviewed in the light of both cultural and structural economic perspectives. The latter view is emphasised. Concentration in trades which are in decline, or are labour intensive, or both, creates acute competitive pressures which are exacerbated by the growing presence of corporate rivals in many markets. Real and perceived bias on the part of banks helps to limit diversification. Attempts to move away from characteristic activities, both geographically and sectorally, have had only limited impact. Accumulation of class resources holds the greatest promise for entrepreneurial success.
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Citation
Barrett, G., Jones, T., McEvoy, D. and McGoldrick, C. (2002), "The economic embeddedness of immigrant enterprise in Britain", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Vol. 8 No. 1/2, pp. 11-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552550210423697
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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