Migrant Theories

Misfit Theory

This theory suggests that immigrant start businesses because they are unable to secure lucrative employment in their host countries.

Withdrawal of Status Respect Theory

This theory proposes that immigrants lose status when they move to new countries, which motivates them to gain back their former status by engaging in entrepreneurial ventures.

Hoselitz’s Theory

This theory suggests that immigrants from more developed cultures are more likely to be entrepreneurs.

Bicultural Theory

This theory posits that immigrants must learn a new culture in addition to their own, making them more likely to spot entrepreneurial opportunities.