Examining the Relationship between Entrepreneurship Education and Job Creation in China's Post-Pandemic Economy

Zhang Lei

doi:10.56982/dream.v2i05.119

Authors

Zhang Lei City University Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56982/dream.v2i05.119

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship Education, Job Creation, Post-Pandemic Economy, Economic Development, China, Policy Implications.

Abstract

This conceptual paper examines the relationship between entrepreneurship education and job creation in China's post-pandemic economy. It provides a background and context of China's post-pandemic economy, highlighting the impact of the pandemic and the recovery efforts made. The significance of entrepreneurship education in economic development is discussed, emphasizing its role in fostering entrepreneurial skills and mindset. The paper explores the overview of entrepreneurship education initiatives in China, analyzes the impact of entrepreneurship education on job creation, and identifies factors influencing the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education programs in this regard. It also provides policy implications and recommendations for integrating entrepreneurship education in national economic strategies and fostering collaboration between academia, government, and industry. The challenges and future research directions are discussed, addressing the limitations of the study, unresolved questions, and potential biases, and suggesting avenues for further research.

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Zhang, Y., Duysters, G., & Cloodt, M. (2019). The role of entrepreneurship education as a predictor of university students' entrepreneurial intention. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 15(3), 849-871.