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Javier Bouzas Arufe, Profesor, Emprendedor e Investigador en economía y empresa, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

‘Entrepreneurial spirit’: A product of nature or nurture?

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The concept of cultural entrepreneurship has many facets. It encompasses both the cultural and social impact of entrepreneurial training, and the environmental factors that influence its development.

Some societies, such as the USA, have a strong entrepreneurial culture. This means that certain characteristics are celebrated and encouraged, such as the ability of individuals to assume risks, patience when confronting challenges, and innovative problem solving, especially in uncertain situations. However, not all countries have such an entrepreneurial culture.

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