International Entrepreneurship by Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada

Native Americans and First Nations face many economic disparities. Despite a long history of international entrepreneurship, the effects of colonialization persist and present many hurdles to international entrepreneurship in Indian Country. Exporting by Native-owned businesses is associated with hi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bull, Jesse
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Journal of Comparative International Management (JCIM) 2024
Subjects:
Native Americans
First Nations
indigenous exporters
indigenous international entrepreneurship
Online Access:https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/JCIM/article/view/33727
Description
Summary:Native Americans and First Nations face many economic disparities. Despite a long history of international entrepreneurship, the effects of colonialization persist and present many hurdles to international entrepreneurship in Indian Country. Exporting by Native-owned businesses is associated with higher average payroll per employee and having more employees (Gresser 2022). Access to education and financing are significant obstacles. While policy changes could have a significant impact, assistance in exporter-specifictraining, education, and mentoring can have strong effects.

Similar Items