Historical Roots of Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Michael Fritsch () and Michael Wyrwich ()
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Michael Wyrwich: University of Groningen, and Friedrich Schiller University Jena

No 2026-004, Jena Economics Research Papers from Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Abstract: Historical structures and developments can have a significant and long-lasting impact on the level and the quality of regional entrepreneurship. One explanation for such effects is the formation of a regional "culture", an informal institution which is long-lasting and influences individual behavior. Another explanation for the long-term effects of historical structures and events is the presence of a collective memory. This article reviews the empirical evidence of the historical roots of regional entrepreneurial activity and its potential explanations. Furthermore, the consequences for the development of theories and the policy implications are discussed. Finally, the article reviews promising avenues for further research.

Keywords: History; persistence; long-term effects; institutions; culture; collective memory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L26 M13 N9 O1 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-04-16
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-ent, nep-geo, nep-his and nep-sbm
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Forthcoming in: Erik Stam, Bernd Wurth, Suzanne Mawson, and Hugo Kantis (eds.): Elgar Encyclopaedia of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar.

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