Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Activity: The Contingent Role of National Culture

Researchers in entrepreneurship are interested in understanding the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial activity but results of existing studies are inconsistent. A key reason for such inconsistent results is country-specific samples which show effect in domestic context but do not support generalized conclusions. This study uses a cross-national sample of 6,058 respondents from 38 countries and examines the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial activity by moderating and adjusting the role of national culture. Building on social cognitive theory, our results show that entrepreneurship education is more potent and seminal for entrepreneurial activity in countries with higher individualism and lower uncertainty avoidance. This research contributes to understanding comparative international entrepreneurship based on national culture and may influence education literature and university policy makers.