Social capital as a determinant of ethnic entrepreneurship among Belarusian immigrants in Poland
Marta Kruhlaya
SGH Warsaw School of Economics , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1478-0557
Marcin Molenda
SGH Warsaw School of Economics , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6566-7103
Abstract
Foreign immigrants are an integral part of the Polish economy, which arouses the interest of not only politicians but also scientists. The change of the place of permanent residence is connected, among other things, with the need for social adaptation and finding a stable source of income in the new country of residence. Immigrants often use the help and support of the migration network, and the preservation of culture and traditions creates business opportunities for foreigners. Due to the excellent knowledge of the preferences of potential consumers, the newcomers’ activities are concentrated, among others, on the ethnic market. The article analyzes the impact of social capital on the development of ethnic entrepreneurship among Belarusian immigrants in Poland. The research was based on a literature review, statistical data obtained from the Ministry of Development, Labor and Technology, and in-depth individual interviews with Belarusian immigrants running a business in the ethnic market in Poland.
Keywords:
Social capital, ethnic group, entrepreneurship, immigrationReferences
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