The Effects of Selected Socio-Economic Variables on the Entrepreneurship Performance in Nigeria Economy

摘要

This study emphasizes that the development and improvement of a country is directly associated with the number of entrepreneurs. The higher the numbers of entrepreneurs are, the higher the level of economic development and growth is. According to this consideration, one of the essential elements of economic activity is the existence of entrepreneurs. The aim of this study is to ascertain the effects of selected socio-economic variables on the entrepreneurship performance in Nigeria economy. The study utilized a questionnaire approach to generate the necessary data used in analyzing the relationship. The findings indicate positive relations between entrepreneurship performance and the selected socio- economic variables. The study call into question the policy approaches to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.