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BHPS publications

We maintain a database of publications which use BHPS data (journal articles, book chapters, books, conference papers/proceedings, official publications, working papers, dissertations) and it is important that we keep it up to date.

If you have any recent publications which use the BHPS, and which are not already included in the database, please contact the publications@understandingsociety.ac.uk.

Displaying all 5 Publications

  1. It pays to be pessimistic, shows new research into entrepreneurs

    Christopher Dawson, David de Meza, Andrew Henley, et al.

  2. Dragons' Den encouraging 'wishful thinkers' to set up businesses doomed to fail, says study

    Christopher Dawson, David de Meza, Andrew Henley, et al.

  3. Why optimism and entrepreneurship are not always a good mix for business

    Christopher Dawson, David de Meza, Andrew Henley, et al.

  4. Entrepreneurs are far too optimistic about success, say researchers

    Christopher Dawson, David de Meza, Andrew Henley, et al.

  5. Curb your enthusiasm: optimistic entrepreneurs earn less

    Christopher Dawson, David de Meza, Andrew Henley, et al.

    1. Psychology
    2. Management: Business
    3. Labour Market
    4. Organizations And Firms
    5. Wages And Earnings

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