Comparative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Environment Based on GEM Framework: The Evidence from Guangzhou and Changchun

摘要

This paper compares the entrepreneurial environment of Guangzhou and Changchun based on the date from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) China report. Finding implies that the entrepreneurial environment of Guangdong is better than Changchun. Even there is little difference on infrastructure between these two cities, while Guangzhou is superior to Changchun in "Financial Support" and "Entrepreneurial Culture" facets. The results are useful for optimizing the local entrepreneurial environment, and are helpful for policy decision makers.