Exploring differences in youth entrepreneurial intentions: A comparative analysis of India and China
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entrepreneurial intentions, economies, government, policies, growthAbstract
This research compares youth entrepreneurs in India and China, two of the world's fastest-growing economies. The data used for this study come from secondary sources that have already been compiled and published, such as reports, research journal articles, government websites and statistics, annual business reports, industrial publications and surveys done by various renowned organizations. This research aims to compare the entrepreneurial intentions among Indian and Chinese youth. The data from the two nations will be compared and contrasted to see whether there are any connections or variations in the factors that impact young people's intentions to start their businesses. According to the research, cultural, educational, family, government, and economic variables affect young entrepreneurial ambition in both nations. China's young have more entrepreneurial intent than India's. These findings imply that boosting young entrepreneurship in India and China needs a detailed knowledge of cultural and environmental variables that impact entrepreneurial intention. The report also emphasizes the necessity for country-specific policies and programmes for young entrepreneurs.
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