Exploring the potential and limits of a neuroscientific approach to entrepreneurship. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nicolaou, Nicos; Lockett, Andy; Ucbasaran, Deniz; Rees, Geraint
• Is Part Of: International small business journal. Volume 37:Number 6(2019)
• Page Start: 557
• Page End: 580
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: biology -- cognitive neuroscience -- entrepreneurs -- entrepreneurship -- neuroscience; Small business -- Periodicals; 338.64205
• DOI: 10.1177/0266242619843234
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-2426

Abstract

We critically examine the potential that neuroscience holds for the future of entrepreneurship research and provide a framework for entrepreneurship researchers interested in pursuing this line of inquiry. Specifically, we propose four complementary mechanisms through which neuroscience can inform entrepreneurship theory and research. We conclude with a discussion of the limitations and ethical implications of a neuroscientific approach to entrepreneurship.