Author: Pontus Engström
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The Role of Finance and Microentrepreneurship in the Informal Economy
On June 20 2016 I defended successfully my thesis at the University of Agder in Norway. Since then I am affiliated with the Stockholm School of Economics, where I do research, supervise students and teach in courses related to entrepreneurship both in the Executive MBA program and also in the Master program. I also hold a…
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A research mention in “Vårt Land”
The Norwegian newspaper Vårt Land writes in the Monday issue (October 17, 2016 p. 8-9) about my research in an article with the title “Therefore microfinance is not that effective” (Derfor er mikrofinans lite effektivt). While my findings do find that microfinance does add extra income to an individual´s business, it also shows that size can…
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My PhD story
I here publish the preface and acknowledgements in my 2016 dissertation: “The Role of Finance and Microentrepreneurship in the Informal Economy”
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Microfinance does not eradicate poverty
– Microfinance provides a little more money in the wallet to the microentrepreneur, but they remain poor. Microfinance does not contribute to business growth or economic growth in society at large, says Engström.
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Babson College Entrepreneurship Conference 2016 in Bodø
The 2016 BCERC was held at Bodø in “northern” Norway (it is actually in the middle) and attracted 639 submitted abstracts of which 180 papers were accepted and 70 interactive paper sessions (kind of like speed-pitching your ideas).
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In a sentimental mood
In the final phase of my PhD two BIG events take place. The first one happen on January 9th when my daughter Leona was born (nr 3 after Ella and Kajsa). Quite a little beauty and doing just well. Leona has her whole life in front of herself. Perhaps she will also take a PhD one day in a topic…
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2015 NFB Research conference in Trondheim
One of the most exciting times when taking a PhD is the opportunity to meet with other PhD students and listen to experienced Professors from all over the world. This year we, roughly 125 students and faculty, met in beautiful Trondheim at Clarion Hotel & Congress, at the annual NFB Research conference. It is really impressing…
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What is the Informal Economy?
This interesting TED-talk by Diana Enriquez provides a nice introduction to what my PhD is about, the Informal Economy. In India, about 84% get their employment from the informal economy, that is a little bit more than 4 out of 5 jobs. The informal economy exists even in Europe, the US and other developing countries.…
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MTI Investment, investing in the growth of Eastern Africa
We are launching our website now for MTI Investment. www.mti-investment.com “Mti” is Swahili for tree – symbolizing MTI’s focus on growing companies, with the potential to bear fruit from our long-term efforts of investing, coaching, mentoring and monitoring our portfolio companies. MTI Investment is a Tanzanian/Nordic investment company founded by Professor Trond Randøy, PhD candidate/MSc.…
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Nya grepp krävs för att främja företagande (publication in Svenska Dagbladet)
http://www.svd.se/opinion/brannpunkt/nya-grepp-kravs-for-att-framja-foretagande_3750486.svd
Pontus Engström 