A Study on Women Entrepreneurial Propensity of East Asia and Pacific Region

Authors

  • Ashish Kumar Sana Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta, Kolkata
  • Biswajit Paul Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Gour Banga, Malda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v55i3.21-27p

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Abstract

For the last three decades, it is observed that women are becoming entrepreneurs in formal as well as informal sectors in East Asia and Pacific region. This region is considered the ‘engine of global growth’, as the world’s top ten fastest-growing economies fall under this region. In this study, an attempt has been made to analyse women’s entrepreneurial propensity in East Asia and Pacific region for the period from 1991 to 2019. A comparison has also been made between East Asia and Pacific region and two countries namely Malaysia and Myanmar. Descriptive statistics, figures, charts and diagrams have been used to analyze the secondary data. Six women’s entrepreneurial propensity indicators have been used. It is found that service sector has been contributed significantly in entrepreneurial activities over the all regions.

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Published

2020-03-31

How to Cite

Sana, A. K., & Paul, B. (2020). A Study on Women Entrepreneurial Propensity of East Asia and Pacific Region. The Management Accountant Journal, 55(3), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v55i3.21-27p

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Volume 55, Issue 3, March 2020

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