Promoting Entrepreneurship for Economic Development: A Cross- Cultural Analysis of Student Attitudes Promoting Entrepreneurship: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Student Attitudes

Globalization, and more recently the dot-com era, has increased worldwide interest in new business development. As a result, having an international perspective on the study of entrepreneurship has become more important for researcher and practitioner alike. One aspect of this enhanced interest is a worldwide interest in student entrepreneurs. It is no surprise that differences in attitudes towards entrepreneurship have been considered a major factor as to why some economies are more entrepreneurial and vibrant than others. By exploring U.S., Turkish, and Spanish business students’ attitudes, interests, and related country cultural influences towards entrepreneurship, this research builds upon and serves to extend the understanding of such issues.