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Professor at Case Western Reserve University

Scott Shane is the A. Malachi Mixon III professor of entrepreneurial studies at Case Western Reserve University. His books include Illusions of Entrepreneurship: The Costly Myths That Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Policy Makers Live by (Yale University Press, 2008) and Finding Fertile Ground: Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New Businesses (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005).

More From Scott Shane

Brick & Mortar

Small-Business Owners Still Waiting for a Rebound (Opinion)

Business owners have been hit harder than others in the Great Recession, largely due to their greater share of home-equity debt. Here's what's needed for a small-business recovery.

Building a Business

The Twisted Logic Behind the Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act (Opinion)

To spur job creation, Congress is voting soon on a moratorium on regulation. Columnist Scott Shane says it's not the answer to our business problems.

Thought Leaders

Should the U.S. President Have Business Experience? (Opinion)

Why success in the private sector doesn't necessarily translate into an effective leadership.

Business Accounting

7 Reasons Small Business Supports Romney (Opinion)

Small-business owners overwhelmingly favor Mitt Romney over Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. Here are seven reasons why.

Building a Business

Why Congress Shouldn’t Fund Business Incubators (Opinion)

Before spending money on business incubators, Congress should first figure out whether we really need more in the U.S. and whether they actually help create jobs.

Thought Leaders

Grads: Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Get a Job (Opinion)

If your heart is set on running your own business, you could raise your odds of success by first getting some experience on your resume and money in the bank.

Human Resources

Listen to Small Business: Don’t Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)

Business owners often oppose the minimum wage because it reduces their profits. But their position might be more helpful to low-skilled workers than the altruistic views of elected officials.

Building a Business

Lowering Taxes on Manufacturers Won’t Help Small Business (Opinion)

Giving special treatment to one industry leads to misallocation of resources to that favored business sector.

Business Operations & Logistics

What an End to the Health-Care Law Could Mean for Small Business

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act won't be known until June, but here are some of the potential effects small-business owners might want to consider now.

Building a Business

The JOBS Act Doesn’t Mean You Should Run Out and Raise Equity

Selling equity in a business only makes sense for a business if there's a potential to generate substantial income on the investors' money.

Business Accounting

Should American Entrepreneurs Favor Tariffs? (Opinion)

Tarrifs raise the price of imported goods, which can hurt not only the sales of exporters but also can the local businesses in the importing country.

Entrepreneurs

Private Equity and Entrepreneurs: Allies in Productivity (Opinion)

Private-equity firms are in the spotlight thanks to Mitt Romney. But they don't deserve the blame they get for destroying jobs any more than young breakouts like Google, says Scott Shane.

Business Accounting

Why We Should Invest More in Existing Businesses (Opinion)

Small businesses employ a lot of people, so policy makers invest in resources that help start new companies. But more resources should be allocated to helping existing business stay afloat.

Business Accounting

Let Small Investors Join Angel Groups (Opinion)

Being rich does little to protect an investor from fraud. Often there is safety in numbers.

Entrepreneurs

Pop the Question. It Will Help Your Business (Opinion)

Getting married is a good idea if you're an entrepreneur or want to run your own business. The below-market labor and advice are just some of the reasons why. Our columnist explains.

Building a Business

Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)

If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.

Thought Leaders

Puzzle for Policy Makers: How to Increase Gender Equality in Entrepreneurship

The solution for policy makers looking to reduce the longstanding disparity between the sexes may depend largely on why the gap continues.

Business Accounting

The Home-Equity Credit Crunch (Opinion)

How home price declines have contributed to tight credit for small businesses.

Building a Business

Millionaire’s Tax Could Stall Small-Business Jobs Engine (Opinion)

Policymakers fail to see how a surcharge tax on the wealthy could hurt the employment and economic growth that small businesses generate.

Thought Leaders

Are You a Born Entrepreneur? (Opinion)

Scientific research shows that our genes influence whether we start our own businesses.

Thought Leaders

Expand the Startup Visa Act (Opinion)

For real economic impact, the legislation must broaden the pool of eligible entrepreneurs.

Building a Business

Who Counts As an Entrepreneur? (Opinion)

Estimates of the number of entrepreneurs in the U.S. vary widely. If you want a more precise number, we'll need a definition of the word that everyone agrees on.

Thought Leaders

Occupy Wall Street Is No Friend of Small Business (Opinion)

Op-Ed: While many small-business owners share some populist anger at Wall Street banks, they should look closely at the protestors' positions before aligning themselves with the movement.

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More From Scott Shane

Small-Business Owners Still Waiting for a Rebound (Opinion)

The Twisted Logic Behind the Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act (Opinion)

Should the U.S. President Have Business Experience? (Opinion)

7 Reasons Small Business Supports Romney (Opinion)

Why Congress Shouldn’t Fund Business Incubators (Opinion)

Grads: Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Get a Job (Opinion)

Listen to Small Business: Don’t Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)

Lowering Taxes on Manufacturers Won’t Help Small Business (Opinion)

What an End to the Health-Care Law Could Mean for Small Business

The JOBS Act Doesn’t Mean You Should Run Out and Raise Equity

Should American Entrepreneurs Favor Tariffs? (Opinion)

Private Equity and Entrepreneurs: Allies in Productivity (Opinion)

Why We Should Invest More in Existing Businesses (Opinion)

Let Small Investors Join Angel Groups (Opinion)

Pop the Question. It Will Help Your Business (Opinion)

Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)

Puzzle for Policy Makers: How to Increase Gender Equality in Entrepreneurship

The Home-Equity Credit Crunch (Opinion)

Millionaire’s Tax Could Stall Small-Business Jobs Engine (Opinion)

Are You a Born Entrepreneur? (Opinion)

Expand the Startup Visa Act (Opinion)

Who Counts As an Entrepreneur? (Opinion)

Occupy Wall Street Is No Friend of Small Business (Opinion)

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