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The relation between entrepreneurship and rural poverty alleviation in China

Eric Yaw Naminse, Jincai Zhuang, Fangyang Zhu · 2018 · Management Decision

Summary. Farmer entrepreneurship significantly reduces rural poverty in China, with quality of entrepreneurship mattering more than quantity. Socio-cultural capabilities—such as social networks and cultural values—drive entrepreneurial growth more effectively than education or economic resources alone. The study surveyed 363 households across four communities in two Chinese provinces and found strong positive links between entrepreneurial development and poverty alleviation.

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Naminse, E. Y., Zhuang, J., & Zhu, F.. (2018). The relation between entrepreneurship and rural poverty alleviation in China. Management Decision. https://doi.org/10.1108/md-11-2017-1153

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DOI
10.1108/md-11-2017-1153
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
entrepreneurship, policy
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2026-04-28