Research and analysis

The impact of the media portrayal of entrepreneurs

Uses Global Entrepreneurship Monitor UK data to explore the media portrayal of entrepreneurs. Considers the effect that the media has on entrepreneurial…

• From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 14 March 2011

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Uses Global Entrepreneurship Monitor UK data to explore the media portrayal of entrepreneurs. Considers the effect that the media has on entrepreneurial attitudes, aspirations and activity. Develops a model of entrepreneurial activity that suggests that activity reflects both cultural norms and values and the feasibility of action which is influenced by both perceptions and prevalence of entrepreneurial skills. Underlying data for this publication is also available in a machine processable format on the Transparency/Report Data webpage.

Published 14 March 2011