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The structural embeddedness of transnational migrant entrepreneurs in Milan

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  • Giacomo Solano

    (Dipartimento di Sociologia e Ricerca Sociale, Università di Milano-Bicocca)

  • Fabio Gaspani

    (Dipartimento di Sociologia e Ricerca Sociale, Università di Milano-Bicocca)

Abstract

The topic of cross-border businesses developed by immigrants (transnational entrepreneurship) has emerged as one of the most interesting areas of research in studies on immigrants and their economic activities. The article presents the case of Moroccan transnational businesses in Milan, investigating the role of structural embeddedness in shaping identification and seizing of business opportunities. The study shows that Moroccan entrepreneurial activities are simultaneously connected with several countries. In particular, Moroccan entrepreneurs strongly rely on their structural embeddedness in Morocco and Italy, and co-national group to identify and take advantage of opportunities for internationalising their business

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  • Giacomo Solano & Fabio Gaspani, 2017. "The structural embeddedness of transnational migrant entrepreneurs in Milan," Argomenti, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Department of Economics, Society & Politics, vol. 7(7), pages 1-19, May-Augus.
    • Handle: RePEc:urb:journl:v:7:y:2017:p:1-19
    DOI: 10.14276/1971-8357.1006
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    Keywords

    Milan; migrant entrepreneurship; structural embeddedness; transnationalism.;
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    JEL classification:

    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • J15 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination

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