Women Without Borders: A Cross-National Perspective on Common Hurdles and Needs for Female Entrepreneurs

Abstract

Much research has been done in the area of women and entrepreneurship. The existing literature suggests that women entrepreneurs across national boundaries face common hurdles and needs. To the extent that such commonalities exist, this paper proposes six policy principles that can guide govern­ments, regardless of country, in fostering female participation in entrepreneurial activity and greater economic growth in general.