Evidence for people who build.
Clear analysis of the forces that shape business formation, growth, and stronger local economies—written to support better decisions, not to promote a political position.
The entrepreneurship field guide
Each public page is an executive summary. Request the shared library once and return as complete PDFs are published.
Revitalizing Main Street America Through Entrepreneurship
An examination of how locally rooted businesses, practical place-based support, and coordinated public-private action can help commercial districts recover and grow.
The Impact of Unused Commercial Real Estate on Local Economies
A post-pandemic look at vacant storefronts and offices—and the practical ways communities can reposition them for makers, service firms, and growing local businesses.
Effects of Tax Codes and Legal Complexities on Entrepreneurship
A review of how permits, licensing, tax administration, and compliance demands shape the time and cost required to start and operate a small business.
The Importance of Youth in Entrepreneurship
A study of young people’s interest in building businesses, the learning experiences that turn interest into capability, and the value of starting small with real customers.
United for Innovation
A look at how government, business, universities, and nonprofits combine distinct capabilities to move useful ideas from research into the market.
Business Ownership and Household Wealth
An evidence review of business ownership as a household asset, the risks entrepreneurs assume, and the capabilities that help owners build durable enterprise value.
How Benefits Influence Entrepreneurship in the U.S.
An examination of how health insurance, retirement plans, and other employment-linked benefits affect the decision to leave a job and build a business.
Rising College Costs and U.S. Entrepreneurship
A review of how tuition, student debt, and early-career financial obligations influence risk tolerance, savings, and business formation.
Digital Entrepreneurship and the Future of Work
A balanced look at the reach, low startup costs, and new business models enabled by digital tools—alongside the volatility and platform dependence founders must manage.
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