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Intra-urban spatial changes among women entrepreneurs in Bucharest (Romania) during economic transition (1992-2002)
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Abstract Women entrepreneurs in Bucharest, Romania, increased by six times
(compared to five times for men) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, during a period of
transition from a centrally planned to a market economy. A study of over 150 territory
referential units shows a concentration of business wome... view more
Women entrepreneurs in Bucharest, Romania, increased by six times
(compared to five times for men) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses, during a period of
transition from a centrally planned to a market economy. A study of over 150 territory
referential units shows a concentration of business women in central, high income areas
and a correlation between the entrepreneurial status and education. Data from 50
telephone interviews show that women with university degrees are more likely to operate at
a city-wide or national scale, in fields such as cosmeticology, consultancy, law, design, art,
and manufacturing. Women without higher education tend to operate at a local, smaller
scale. Both spatial concentration and education have an impact upon business behaviour.... view less
Keywords
Romania; post-socialist country; transformation; economic change; entrepreneurship; woman;
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
transition economy; Bucharest
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 37-46
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 8 (2016) 1
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed