The Covid-19 pandemic and entrepreneurship: some reflections

Purpose The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the world in an unprecedented manner. The economic recession in 2020 is expected to be the most serious since the Second World War. This study aims to analyse the likely consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis on entrepreneurship and new venture activity. Design/methodology/approach The paper focuses first on the major shocks caused by the pandemic that may affect entrepreneurial activity. To do...