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The self-employment duration of younger men over the business cycle
Abstract: Spells of self-employment for younger men are typically of short duration with slightly more than half lasting two years or less. This article examines factors that lead to longer durations, focusing on the role of cyclical factors in distinguishing entrepreneurs from discouraged wage workers.
Keywords: Self-employed; Business cycles;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Part of Series: Economic Perspectives
Publication Date: 2006
Volume: 30
Issue: Q III
Pages: 14-27