This study explores gender differences in entrepreneurship and informal investment in Ireland, a country with one of the lowest rates of female entrepreneurship in the developed world. Females in Ireland are less likely than males to be engaged in either the demand for (as entrepreneurs), or the...

Abstract: It is widely recognized that foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an important role in economic development. However, its impact on entrepreneurial activity has not been well researched. Internationalization theory is used to explore how inward FDI impacts entrepreneurial activity....

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an important role in the economic development strategies of several countries. FDI inflows bring in the latest technology, create employment and lead to tradable goods. FDI not only enables the transfer of intangibles to another country but also makes...