Standards organizations play an increasing role in many market sectors and industries, yet we do not fully understand their role in nascent sectors. In this paper, we develop a theory regarding standards-based certification organizations (SBCOs) and explicate their role in fostering entry into a...

The prevailing view in the management literature is that income inequality fosters entrepreneurship by providing both incentives and resources for individuals to engage in risk-taking and innovative activities. However, we contend that this view overlooks the potential negative effects of high...