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Becoming Spatially Embedded: Findings from a Study on Rural Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Norway

Mai Camilla Munkejord · 2017 · Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review

Summary. Rural immigrant entrepreneurs in northern Norway develop businesses through social and spatial embeddedness rather than individual traits alone. The study reveals how immigrants build economic success by integrating into local communities, leveraging place-based resources, and establishing networks within their geographic context. Spatial embedding emerges as a critical factor shaping entrepreneurial outcomes in rural areas.

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Munkejord, M. C.. (2017). Becoming Spatially Embedded: Findings from a Study on Rural Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Norway. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review. https://doi.org/10.15678/eber.2017.050107

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DOI
10.15678/eber.2017.050107
Countries
Norway
Regions
Europe
Categories
entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28