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Are individuals born with certain characteristics that predispose them to entrepreneurial endeavors? Is there a set of traits that can be attributed to an entrepreneurial personality? Or does environmental context, such as early exposure to entrepreneurialism make the entrepreneur? Questions such as these are often the topic of inquiry and debate among researchers in the field of entrepreneurship. Considering the fact that small businesses have created nearly all of the net new jobs (number of new jobs created minus number of jobs that have been terminated) in recent years (Office of Advocacy, 1998), it is the practical significance of whether entrepreneurs are born or made that makes this question important. This digest will explore various perspectives on the origins of entrepreneurial behavior. In addition, criticisms of existing approaches will be discussed, and implications for entrepreneurship education will be suggested. Finally, resources for self-testing entrepreneurial capabilities will be listed. Are Entrepreneurs Born or...

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