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Anatomy of Business Creation in China: Initial Assessment of the Chinese Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics

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Part of the book series: International Studies in Entrepreneurship ((ISEN,volume 27))

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The Chinese Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics (CPSED)1 is the first large-scale longitudinal study of new firm formation in China, and is based on a representative sample of nascent entrepreneurs (NEs) in eight urban areas. The primary purpose of the CPSED project is to uncover the factors that initiate, hinder, and facilitate the emergence and development of new ventures in China. It aims not only to describe nascent entrepreneurship in China, but also to provide new knowledge on entrepreneurship, taking advantage of the unique context of China.

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    The CPSED project is sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation in China with the project titled as “Research on new venture creation and growth in China” (Number: 70732004).

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    Lu and Zhang (2009) reviewed articles in the Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory, and Practice, and Journal of Small Business Management.

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  1. Research Center of Entrepreneurial Management, Business School, Nankai University, Tianjin, China

    Jun Yang

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Zhang, Y., Yang, J., Au, K., Reynolds, P.D. (2011). Anatomy of Business Creation in China: Initial Assessment of the Chinese Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics. In: Reynolds, P., Curtin, R. (eds) New Business Creation. International Studies in Entrepreneurship, vol 27. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7536-2_4

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