Entrepreneurship and income inequality in cities: differentiated impacts of new firm formation and self-employment
研究了美国城市中新企业创建和自雇两种创业形式对家庭收入不平等的不同影响，发现新企业创建降低不平等，而自雇则加剧不平等。
This article examines the effects of two types of entrepreneurship – new firm formation versus self-employment – on income inequality within cities in the United States. Regression analysis based on metropolitan areas between 2005 and 2015 shows that an increase in new firm formation decreases household income inequality. In contrast, more self-employment increases inequality. These results are consistent across different measures of income inequality and model specifications. This study highlights the need for differentiating entrepreneurship in understanding its role in regional development. It further confirms vibrant start-up activity as a key strength of a regional economy.