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The Role of Entrepreneurship in Changing the Employment Rate in the European Union

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  • Dimitrios Komninos

    (University of Peloponnese Greece)

  • Zacharias Dermatis

    (University of Peloponnese Greece)

  • Athanasios Anastasiou

    (University of Peloponnese Greece)

  • Christos Papageorgiou

    (University of Peloponnese Greece)

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the role of entrepreneurship in changing the employment rate in the European Union (EU). With the aim of understanding the relationship between entrepreneurship and employment dynamics, this research investigates the impact of entrepreneurial activities on job creation, job opportunities, and overall employment trends across EU member states. By analyzing a comprehensive dataset encompassing various economic indicators and entrepreneurial metrics, including business startups, self-employment rates, and entrepreneurial ecosystem factors, this study provides insights into the mechanisms through which entrepreneurship influences employment in the EU. The analysis considers both the direct and indirect effects of entrepreneurship on employment, exploring how entrepreneurial ventures contribute to job creation, stimulate economic growth, and shape labor market dynamics. The findings of this study reveal that entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in changing the employment rate in the EU. Entrepreneurial activities, such as new business startups and self-employment, contribute significantly to job creation, particularly in sectors characterized by innovation, technology, and services. Furthermore, entrepreneurship fosters a dynamic and flexible labor market, promoting job opportunities and reducing unemployment rates. The study also highlights the importance of supportive policies, access to financing, and a favorable regulatory environment in facilitating entrepreneurship and its positive impact on employment. Understanding the role of entrepreneurship in changing the employment rate has implications for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders involved in fostering economic growth and labor market development in the EU. The findings emphasize the need to encourage and support entrepreneurial initiatives, provide resources and support mechanisms for startups, and create an enabling environment that nurtures entrepreneurship and innovation. By leveraging the potential of entrepreneurship, the EU can stimulate employment growth, enhance competitiveness, and achieve sustainable economic prosperity.

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  • Dimitrios Komninos & Zacharias Dermatis & Athanasios Anastasiou & Christos Papageorgiou, 2024. "The Role of Entrepreneurship in Changing the Employment Rate in the European Union," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(4), pages 18930-18951, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:15:y:2024:i:4:d:10.1007_s13132-024-01841-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-024-01841-z
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