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In Violence as in Peace: Violent Conflict and Rural Entrepreneurship in the Philippines

Michael P. Cañares · 2011 · Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Summary. Rural entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas of the Philippines use business activities as a primary risk-coping strategy, so conflict does not deter them from starting or maintaining enterprises. However, conflict significantly constrains investment and expansion decisions. The specific nature of the conflict shapes how entrepreneurs respond and adapt their behavior accordingly.

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Cañares, M. P.. (2011). In Violence as in Peace: Violent Conflict and Rural Entrepreneurship in the Philippines. Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship. https://doi.org/10.1080/08276331.2011.10593537

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DOI
10.1080/08276331.2011.10593537
Countries
Philippines
Regions
Asia
Categories
entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28