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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Business Ownership Across Racial/Ethnic Groups and Gender.
Choi, Shinae L; Harrell, Erin R; Watkins, Kimberly.
  • Choi SL; Department of Consumer Sciences, The University of Alabama, 304 Adams Hall, Box 870158, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 USA.
  • Harrell ER; Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, 172A Gordon Palmer Hall, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 USA.
  • Watkins K; Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics, University of Georgia, 205 Dawson Hall, Athens, GA 30602 USA.
J Econ Race Policy ; 5(4): 307-317, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1943785
ABSTRACT
This study examined the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on US older entrepreneurs' businesses using the Health and Retirement Study. We estimated logistic regression models to document the odds of experiencing economic impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly 76% of US older entrepreneurs but has disproportionately impacted the businesses of Black, Hispanic, Asian/other races, and women entrepreneurs. Older Black entrepreneurs had significantly higher odds of facing business closure (OR = 2.31, p < .01), implementing new procedures (OR = 2.44, p < .01), workers quitting (OR = 2.95, p < .001), and difficulty paying regular bills (OR = 2.88, p < .001) than their White counterparts. Older Hispanic entrepreneurs also had significantly higher odds of instituting new procedures (OR = 2.27, p < .05), workers quitting (OR = 2.26, p < .01), and difficulty paying regular bills (OR = 2.35, p < .01) than their White counterparts. Similarly, older Asian/other races entrepreneurs were significantly more likely to report difficulty paying regular bills since the start of the pandemic than their White counterparts (OR = 3.11, p < .01). Women entrepreneurs were significantly more likely to close their businesses than their male counterparts (OR = 2.11, p < .001). These significant associations persisted after controlling for confounders. Support for underserved racial/ethnic groups and older women entrepreneurs should focus on accessibility to financial services, capital, and support packages as well as legislative support for ensuring business continuity and success.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: J Econ Race Policy Year: 2022 Document Type: Article