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Building and running a business can be an effective path into the middle class for many. Our work focuses on how entrepreneurs can develop the kinds of agile firms needed to successfully navigate complex landscapes, and how policy can support—or hinder—entrepreneurial success in the United States.

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The Experiences of Online Entrepreneurs in the United States
The pandemic spurred online entrepreneurial activity, but the trend of increased business creation activity has continued since then.RAND researchers analyze data on U.S. entrepreneurs who use Shopify. The brief examines these business owners’ characteristics and key challenges and supports.
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Roles for City Governments in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
The role that local governments play in entrepreneurial ecosystems is poorly understood. What roles do local policymakers play in establishing and supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems in specific cities across the United States?
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The Changing Nature of Entrepreneurship
The rise of technology-enabled services has made it easier than ever to start a business. But entrepreneurs who wish to succeed online face new costs and challenges.

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The Experiences of Online Entrepreneurs in the United States

Roles for City Governments in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

The Changing Nature of Entrepreneurship

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Pilot Projects Under the Call for Proposals 'Supporting the Demand and Supply Side of the Market for Social Enterprise Finance': Final Report

Identifying and Eliminating Barriers Faced by Nontraditional Department of Defense Suppliers

Does Employer-Based Health Insurance Discourage Entrepreneurship and New Business Creation?

Combining Entrepreneurship and Web Development for High School Students: A Pilot Evaluation of the Startup Tech Program and High School Students' College and Career Aspirations

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