Exploring the determinants of second-generation ethnic entrepreneurship

Abstract

This thesis aims to contribute to the understanding of second-generation ethnic entrepreneurship and how such entrepreneurship contributes to the ethnic minority communities in modern society. By exploring the unique characteristics of second-generation ethnic entrepreneurs and the position of their ethnic ventures in the market of the country of residence, this dissertation examines the mutual influences between individual second-generation ethnic entrepreneurs and their enterprises and the markets in which they are embedded. This dissertation explains and defines the determinants of second-generation ethnic entrepreneurship with qualitative studies on three different levels: (i) the individual level (i.e., second-generation ethnic entrepreneurs); (ii) the venture level (i.e., ethnic ventures); and (iii) the macro-level (i.e., institutions).