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Analysis Of The Multiplier Effects Of Basic Public Infrastructure On Local Entrepreneurship In Cameroon

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  • CLOVIS WENDJI MIAMO

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • JEAN CLAUDE SAHA

    (University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon)

  • BERTIN PILAG KAKEU

    (University of Bamenda, Cameroon)

  • CÉLESTIN KAMDJO

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • ELVIS DZE ACHUO

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

Abstract

This study aims to empirically analyze the contribution of public basic infrastructure to local entrepreneurship in Cameroon. Applying iterative least squares to a multilevel random coefficients Logit model, we find that public investment in basic infrastructure generates positive multiplier effects on entrepreneurship at the local level. Specifically, investment in basic economic infrastructure leads to multiplier effects on business creation at the local level. Based on these results, local public authorities are encouraged to improve the supply of infrastructure, especially regarding the quality, accessibility and availability of basic economic infrastructure. Our findings further suggest that municipalities that offer a business environment that encourages public investment in infrastructure are more attractive to entrepreneurs and can provide existing or new firms with access to the resources and skills they need to take their business to the next level.

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  • Clovis Wendji Miamo & Jean Claude Saha & Bertin Pilag Kakeu & Cã‰Lestin Kamdjo & Elvis Dze Achuo, 2024. "Analysis Of The Multiplier Effects Of Basic Public Infrastructure On Local Entrepreneurship In Cameroon," Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 29(02), pages 1-24, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jdexxx:v:29:y:2024:i:02:n:s1084946724500080
    DOI: 10.1142/S1084946724500080
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    Keywords

    Local entrepreneurship; infrastructure; public investment; multiplier effect; business creation;
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    JEL classification:

    • H54 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Infrastructures
    • O12 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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