Resources and bridging: the role of spatial context in rural entrepreneurship

This article contributes to the emerging discussion on the role of context in entrepreneurship as well as the development of theorizing on rural entrepreneurship. It does so by exploring the role of spatial context for rural entrepreneurs. Through a case study of 28 ventures, two modes of spatializi...

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Published inEntrepreneurship and regional development Vol. 30; no. 1-2; pp. 224 - 255
Main Authors Müller, Sabine, Korsgaard, Steffen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.01.2018
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Local economy
place
resources
Rural communities
rural entrepreneurship
spatial context
Ventures
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Summary:This article contributes to the emerging discussion on the role of context in entrepreneurship as well as the development of theorizing on rural entrepreneurship. It does so by exploring the role of spatial context for rural entrepreneurs. Through a case study of 28 ventures, two modes of spatializing rural entrepreneurial activities are identified in the form of resource endowments and spatial bridging. Additionally, we develop a typology of rural entrepreneurs, which captures hitherto unexplored heterogeneity within this group of entrepreneurs. Spatial context is found to be of considerable significance to the rural entrepreneurial process and hence this study contributes to a micro-level understanding of place-specific entrepreneurial practices and the non-local circulation of value that can enrich local economies.
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ISSN:0898-5626
1464-5114
DOI:10.1080/08985626.2017.1402092