Self-employment for low-income people

Abstract

Foreword by Robert E. Friedman Preface Background Introduction Self-Employment Theories Empirical Analyses of Self-Employment Immigrant and Ethnic Group Experience with Self-Employment Black Business Movements Program Descriptions Self-Employment Programs in the Third World and Europe Self-Employment Training Programs in the United States Targeted to Low-Income People Policy and Evaluation Policies to Encourage Self-Employment for Low-Income Persons: Modest Goals and Support Linkages Policies to Encourage Self-Employment for Low-Income Persons: Creating Supportive Institutions and a Research Agenda Job Creation Through Encouragement of Self-Employment Evaluation for Self-Employment Programs Bibliography Index