Introductory paragraph: In Sweden, a growing number of mothers are starting a new venture when their children are young. This is surprising in a country where the welfare system with its family policies favors employees, not entrepreneurs. Because the Scandinavian welfare systems promote employment over entrepreneurship, we were were curious why so many mothers of young children still choose to launch ventures of their own.
Published online 28 August 2024.
Editor's Note: This article was produced in partnership with Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, a leading journal in the field of entrepreneurship.