Propensity of University Students in the Region of Antofagasta, Chile to Create Enterprise

Abstract

The authors aim to discuss the propensity or intention to create enterprise among university students in the region of Antofagasta, Chile, and to analyze the factors that influence the step from desire to intention. 681 students were surveyed. The data were analyzed by binary logistical regression. The results show that curriculum is among the variables that have a positive influence, while the desire for a high level of income and escaping unemployment has a negative influence on the intention. Also, being a woman has a negative influence on the intention to create enterprise. Some gender differences are discussed in this context.

Keywords:

• entrepreneurship
• new business creation
• university students

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank the anonymous reviewers for their helpful comments and the Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico VRIDT of the Universidad Católica del Norte for their support.