1. 1 What we learnt and the way forward Roy Thurik CASBEC (Erasmus University Rotterdam), EIM/Panteia (Zoetermeer), Max Planck Institute (Jena) and Free University Amsterdam Instituto de Estadistica de Andalucia/Universidad de Huelva ‘2nd workshop on entrepreneurship statistics’ 17-18 November 2008, Hotel El Rompido-Golf, Huelva

2. 2 Frameworks Mata Compendia (van Stel et al) OECD et al (dynamics) Instituto de Estadistica de Andalucia (superset approach, cf OECD/FORA) Lundström and Stevenson (policy orientation) Eclectic framework (2002, 2007, 2009)

3. 3 José Mata’s dream Longitudinal data Inputs and outputs (causality) Control groups Unit of observation –Entrepreneur (process) –Venture –Support activities (m&m)

4. 4 Frameworks Mata Compendia (van Stel et al) OECD et al (dynamics) Instituto de Estadistica de Andalucia (superset approach, cf OECD/FORA) Lundström and Stevenson (policy orientation) Eclectic framework (2002, 2007, 2009)

5. Eclectic framework

6. 6 G1: demand side intervention Creating room for entrepreneurship –stimulating technological developments –income policy –international relations

7. 7 G2: supply side intervention Policies influencing the number of people within the population –immigration policy –family allowances / child benefits Policies influencing the characteristics of the people within the population –immigration policy –regional development policy (density/spread) –family allowances / child benefits (age structure)

8. 8 G3: policy influencing capabilities Policies that help increasing the resources of individuals –direct: subsidies, grants and loans –indirect: development of the (venture) capital market Policies that help increasing the ability of individuals –direct: provision of ‘business’ information –indirect: introducing aspects of entrepreneurship in the educational system

9. 9 G4: policy influencing references Paying attention to entrepreneurship in the media; awareness activities Introducing entrepreneurial values in the educational system

10. 10 G5: policy directed at individual decision making process Taxation –influencing (relative) rewards Social security –influencing risks Labour market legislation –ease of switching between types of employment

11. 11 G6: accessibility of markets Competition policy –reduction of market power –lowering entry barriers –protection of property rights –regulation of product and labour markets –establishment requirements –bankruptcy legislation

12. 12 Eclectic framework Risk-reward profile G G1G1 G5G5 G4G4 G2G2 E E * E-E* entry / exit Opportunities Resources Abilities / traits Preferences DEMAND SUPPLY G3G3

13. 13 Data and eclectic framework Risk-reward profile G G1G1 G5G5 G4G4 G2G2 E E * E-E* entry / exit Opportunities Resources Abilities / traits Preferences DEMAND SUPPLY G3G3 gender, age, education adm. complexity, fin. support, preference risk tolerance country effects

14. 14 And now what?! Framework approach Estadistica (OECD/FORA + Eclectic framework) Compendia Solo and quasi entrepreneurs

15. 15 What we learnt and the way forward Roy Thurik CASBEC (Erasmus University Rotterdam), EIM/Panteia (Zoetermeer), Max Planck Institute (Jena) and Free University Amsterdam Instituto de Estadistica de Andalucia/Universidad de Huelva ‘2nd workshop on entrepreneurship statistics’ 17-18 November 2008, Hotel El Rompido-Golf, Huelva