Nascent and Infant Entrepreneurs in Germany: Evidence from the Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor

Based on data from a recent representative survey of the adult population in Germany, this paper documents that the patterns of variables influencing nascent and infant entrepreneurship are quite similar and broadly in line with our theoretical priors – both types of entrepreneurship are fostered by the width of experience and a role model in the family, and hindered by risk aversion, while being male is a supporting factor.