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Heterogeneous Boomer Entrepreneurs

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This chapter categorizes boomer entrepreneurship in the context of a less physically demanding US knowledge economy. The subcategories of boomer entrepreneurs include nascent versus existing boomer entrepreneurs, necessity versus opportunity boomer entrepreneurs, incorporated versus unincorporated boomer entrepreneurs, and full-time versus part-time boomer entrepreneurs. This empirical study relies on descriptive statistics and tests the hypothesis that boomer entrepreneurs are not a homogeneous group. Monthly data from the Current Population Survey are used. The study also demonstrates a method of categorizing different types of entrepreneurs using monthly employment data.

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    CPS’s flexible geographic identification (state and metro area) makes it more possible to integrate data from other sources.

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The author acknowledges the Kauffman Foundation for the generous grant support for this study. The content of this study is solely the responsibility of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

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Zhang, T. (2019). Heterogeneous Boomer Entrepreneurs. In: Maâlaoui, A. (eds) Handbook of Research on Elderly Entrepreneurship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13334-4_6

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