EARNINGS, INDEPENDENCE OR UNEMPLOYMENT: WHY BECOME SELF‐EMPLOYED?
用三阶段效用最大化模型分析预期收入、独立愿望和就业能力对自雇决策的影响，发现更高预期收入和摆脱管理约束是主要吸引力，婚姻状况、父母就业、住房权益和职业地位也是重要决定因素。
ABSTRACT This paper attempts to estimate the role played by three key variables (namely expected earnings, the desire for independence and the ability to find paid employment) on the paid employee/self‐employment decision using a simple three stage utility maximization model. The empirical results suggest that individuals are attracted to self‐employment because of higher expected earnings relative to paid employment and by the freedom from managerial constraints that it offers. Evidence is also produced supporting the prosperity pull argument for self‐employment. Marital status, parents employment status, housing equity and occupational status clearly emerge as significant determinants of labour market choice.