title: Intra-group differences in business participation: three Asian immigrant groups.
abstract: This study investigates ethnic and nativity differentials in self-employment based on the small-business experiences of 3 Asian immigrant groups in the US:  Korean, Chinese, and Asian Indians.  In light of the 1980 Census data, the intra- and the inter-group differences in the business participation rates of these Asian immigrant groups are examined.  Findings reveal that each group has substantial intra-group differences in the business participation rate, and the differences can best be explained by the interactive approach proposed by this study.  Moreover, a comparative study (inter-group comparison) of these intra-group differences opens a new avenue to understanding the various patterns of business participation among recent immigrants from Asia.
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D001208:Asia; D003132:Commerce; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003469:Culture; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004522:Educational Status; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D004651:Employment; D005006:Ethnicity; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014171:Transients and Migrants; D014481:United States
keywords: Americas; Asia; Asians; Commerce; Comparative Studies; Cross-cultural Comparisons; Cultural Background; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Educational Status; Employment; Ethnic Groups; Macroeconomic Factors; Migrants; Migration; North America; Northern America; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Studies; United States