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(Jolanda) SJA Hessels

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Jolanda Hessels is associate professor at the department of Applied Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is also affiliated with the Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization (EHERO). Jolanda obtained her PhD in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research interests include the impact of labor market choices on work and life satisfaction, the role of foreign direct investment as a source of knowledge spillovers, and the relation between entrepreneurship, institutions and economic development.

• All publications (53)

  • Article (34)

    • Scholarly Publication (33)

      • J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld & P. Van der Zwan (2020). The relation between health and earnings in self-employment. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 801. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00801
      • L. Van Loon, J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld & P. Van der Zwan (2020). Separation from the life partner and exit from self-employment. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1118. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01118
      • J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld, A.R. Thurik & P. Van der Zwan (2020). The higher returns to formal education for entrepreneurs versus employees in Australia. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 13:e00148. doi: 10.1016/j.jbvi.2019.e00148
      • P. Van der Zwan & J. Hessels (2019). Solo self-employment and wellbeing: an overview of the literature and an empirical illustration. International Review of Entrepreneurship, 17 (2), 169-188.
      • P.W. van der Zwan, J. Hessels & M.J. Burger (2019). Happy Free Willies? Investigating the relationship between freelancing and subjective well-being. Small Business Economics. doi: 10.1007/s11187-019-00246-6
      • J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld, R. Thurik & P.W. van der Zwan (2018). Depression and entrepreneurial exit. The Academy of Management Perspectives, 32 (3), 323-339. doi: 10.5465/amp.2016.0183
      • J. Hessels, E. Arampatzi, P.W. van der Zwan & M.J. Burger (2018). Life satisfaction and self-employment in different types of occupations. Applied Economics Letters, 25 (11), 734-740. doi: 10.1080/13504851.2017.1361003
      • P.W. van der Zwan, J. Hessels & C.A. Rietveld (2018). Self-employment and satisfaction with life, work, and leisure. Journal of Economic Psychology, 64, 73-88. doi: 10.1016/j.joep.2017.12.001
      • P. Darnihamedani, J. Hessels, J.H. Block & A. Simonyan (2018). Taxes, start-up costs, and innovative entrepreneurship. Small Business Economics, 51 (2), 355-369. doi: 10.1007/s11187-018-0005-9
      • J. Hessels & W. Naude (2018). The intersection of the fields of entrepreneurship and development economics: A review towards a new view. Journal of Economic Surveys, in press. doi: 10.1111/joes.12286
      • J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld & P.W. van der Zwan (2017). Self-employment and work-related stress: The mediating role of job control and job demand. Journal of Business Venturing, 32 (2), 178-196. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2016.10.007
      • S. Terjesen, J. Hessels & D. Li (2016). Comparative International Entrepreneurship research: A review and research agenda. Journal of Management, 42 (1), 299-344. doi: 10.1177/0149206313486259
      • C.A. Rietveld, H. Bailey, J. Hessels & P.W. van der Zwan (2016). Health and entrepreneurship in four Caribbean Basin countries. Economics and Human Biology, 21 (May), 84-89. doi: 10.1016/j.ehb.2015.12.004
      • P.W. van der Zwan, A.R. Thurik, I. Verheul & J. Hessels (2016). Factors influencing the entrepreneurial engagement of opportunity and necessity entrepreneurs. Eurasian Business Review, 6 (3), 273-295. doi: 10.1007/s40821-016-0065-1
      • P. Darnihamedani & J. Hessels (2016). Human capital as a driver of innovation among necessity-based entrepreneurs. International Review of Entrepreneurship, 14 (1), 1-24.
      • C.A. Rietveld, J. Hessels & P.W. van der Zwan (2015). The stature of the self-employed and its relation with earnings and satisfaction. Economics and Human Biology, 17 (April), 59-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ehb.2015.02.001
      • J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld & P.W. van der Zwan (2014). Unraveling two myths about entrepreneurs. Economics Letters, 122 (3), 435-438. doi: 10.1016/j.econlet.2014.01.005
      • J.M. Millan, J. Hessels, R. Thurik & R. Aguado (2013). Determinants of job satisfaction: A European comparison of self-employed and paid employees. Small Business Economics, 40 (3), 651-670. doi: 10.1007/s11187-011-9380-1
      • J. Hessels & S.C. Parker (2013). Constraints, internationalization and growth: A cross-country analysis of European SMEs. Journal of World Business, 48 (1), 137-148. doi: 10.1016/j.jwb.2012.06.014
      • N. Bosma, J. Hessels, V. Schutjens, C.M. van Praag & I. Verheul (2012). Entrepreneurship and role models. Journal of Economic Psychology, 33 (2), 410-424. doi: 10.1016/j.joep.2011.03.004
      • J. Hessels, I. Grilo, A.R. Thurik & P.W. van der Zwan (2011). Entrepreneurial exit and entrepreneurial engagement. Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 21 (3), 447-471. doi: 10.1007/s00191-010-0190-4
      • J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2011). Entrepreneurship, export orientation and economic growth. Small Business Economics, 37 (2), 255-268. doi: 10.1007/s11187-009-9233-3
      • J. Hessels & S. Terjesen (2010). Resource dependency and institutional theory perspectives on direct and indirect export choices. Small Business Economics, 34 (2), 203-220. doi: 10.1007/s11187-008-9156-4
      • S. Terjesen & J. Hessels (2009). Varieties of export-oriented entrepreneurship in Asia. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 26 (3), 537-561. doi: 10.1007/s10490-009-9138-3
      • J. Hessels, M.W. van Gelderen & A.R. Thurik (2008). Drivers of entrepreneurial aspirations at the country level: The role of start-up motivations and social security. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 4 (4), 401-417. doi: 10.1007/s11365-008-0083-2
      • J. Hessels (2008). Promotie. Economisch-Statistische Berichten, 93 (4543), 574.
      • D. de Clercq, J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2008). Knowledge spillovers and new ventures' export orientation. Small Business Economics, 31 (3), 283-303. doi: 10.1007/s11187-008-9132-z
      • J. Hessels, M.W. van Gelderen & A.R. Thurik (2008). Entrepreneurial motivations, aspirations and their drivers. Small Business Economics, 31 (3), 323-339. doi: 10.1007/s11187-008-9134-x
      • Z.J. Acs, S. Desai & J. Hessels (2008). Entrepreneurship, economic development and institutions. Small Business Economics, 31 (3), 219-234. doi: 10.1007/s11187-008-9135-9
      • J. Hessels (2007). Innovation and international involvement of Dutch SMEs. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 4 (3), 234-255.
      • J. Hessels, A.J. van Stel, P. Brouwer & A.R.M. Wennekers (2007). Social Security Arrangements and Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Activity. Comparative Labor Law and Policy Journal, 28 (4), 743-774.
      • J. Hessels (2007). Reactie op: Kentering in het denken over mondiale strategieën. Economisch-Statistische Berichten, 92 (4514S), 59.
      • E. Stam, K. Suddle, J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2007). Los emprendedores con potencial de crecimiento y el desarrollo económico. Políticas públicas de apoyo a los emprendedores [High Growth Entrepreneurs, Public Policies and Economic Growth]¿ (in Spanish). Ekonomiaz, 62 (II/06), 124-149.

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • J. Hessels & W. Naude (2014). Slagingskans bedrijfsoprichting afhankelijk van ondernemersvaardigheden. Economisch-Statistische Berichten, 99 (4692), 534-536.

  • Book / Monograph / Book editorial (1)

    • R. Veenhoven, E. Arampatzi, A.B. Bakker, M. Bruel, H.R. Commandeur, M. Burger, J. Das Gupta-Mannak, P. van Geest, J. van Haastrecht, M. Hendriks, J. Hessels, G.E. van Liemt, W.G.M. Oerlemans, H.W. Volberda & P.W. van der Zwan (2014). Het rendement van geluk: Inzichten uit wetenschap en praktijk. Den Haag: Stichting Maatschappij en Onderneming

  • Part of book - Chapter (8)

    • Scholarly Publication (7)

      • J. Hessels & P. Van der Zwan (2019). Old age entrepreneurship and work-related stress. In C. Karlsson, M. Backman and O. Kekezi (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Aging. UK: Edward Elgar
      • W. Hulsink, J. Hessels & K. Suddle (2011). Building entrepreneurial platforms and innovative hotspots: science and technology-based regional development in the Netherlands. In S. Mian (Ed.), Science and technology-based regional entrepreneurship. Global experiences in policy and program development (pp. 209-233). Edward Elgar
      • J. Hessels, M.W. van Gelderen & A.R. Thurik (2011). Entrepreneurial Aspirations, Motivations, and their Drivers (reprint). In P Davidsson, S Gordon & H Bermann (Eds.), Nascent Entrepreneurship (International Library of Entrepreneurship Series) (pp. 250-265). Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, US: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
      • J. Hessels & M.W. van Gelderen (2010). New business creation in the Netherlands. In P.D. Reynolds & R.T. Curtin (Eds.), New Business Creation: An International Overview (pp. 175-192). New York City: Springer
      • E. Stam, K. Suddle, J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2009). High-growth entrepreneurs, public policies, and economic growth. In J. Leitao & R. Baptista (Eds.), Public Policies for Fostering Entrepreneurship. A European Perspective (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, 22) (pp. 91-110). New York: Springer
      • J. Hessels (2008). Internationalization of Dutch SMEs. In L. Dana, I.M. Welpe, M. Han & V. Ratten (Eds.), Handbook of Research on European Business and Entrepreneurship (pp. 494-512). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar
      • J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2008). Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and entrepreneurs' export orientation. In E. Congregado (Ed.), Measuring Entrepreneurship: Building a Statistical System (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, 16) (pp. 265-278). New York: Springer Science

    • Professional Publication (1)

      • P.W. van der Zwan & J. Hessels (2014). Ondernemerschap en geluk. In Het rendement van geluk: Inzichten uit wetenschap en praktijk (SMO & EHERO) (pp. 73-86). Meppel: Ten Brink B.V.

  • Report (9)

    • Scholarly Publication (6)

      • J.M. Millan, J. Hessels, A.R. Thurik & R. Aguado (2011). Determinants of job satisfaction across the EU-15: a comparison of self-employed and paid employees. (Preprints, Discussion Paper, no TI11-043). Rotterdam: Tinbergen Institute
      • I. Verheul, A.R. Thurik, J. Hessels & P.W. van der Zwan (2010). Factors influencing the entrepreneurial engagement of opportunity and necessity entrepreneurs. (Research Reports, no H201011). Zoetermeer: EIM
      • J. Hessels, I. Grilo, A.R. Thurik & P.W. van der Zwan (2009). Entrepreneurial exit and entrepreneurial engagement. (Extern rapport, EIM Research Reports, no H200910). Zoetermeer, Netherlands: EIM Research Reports
      • W. Hulsink, K. Suddle & J. Hessels (2008). Science and technology-based regional entrepreneurship in Netherlands: building support structures for business creation and growth entrepreneurship. (Intern rapport). 3000 DR Rotterdam: ERIM
      • J. Hessels, M.W. van Gelderen & A.R. Thurik (2007). Drivers of entrepreneurial aspirations at the country level: the role of start-up motivations and social security. (Extern rapport, Research Reports, no H200710). Zoetermeer: EIM
      • J. Hessels, M. van Gelderen & A.R. Thurik (2006). Motivation based policies for an entrepreneurial EU economy. (Extern rapport, Research Reports, no H200627). Zoetermeer: EIM

    • Professional Publication (3)

      • P.W. van der Zwan, J. Hessels, B. Hoogendoorn & N. de Vries (2013). The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor The Netherlands 2012. (Extern rapport, H201314). Zoetermeer: Panteia/EIM
      • P.W. van der Zwan, J. Hessels, A.J. van Stel & A.R.M. Wennekers (2012). The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2011 The Netherlands. (Extern rapport, A201211). Zoetermeer: Panteia/EIM
      • Y.M. Prince, J. Hessels, P.H.M. van Hoesel & C.C. van de Graaff (2006). Een blik op MKB en Ondernemeschap in 2015. Scenario's op basis van de CPB-vergezichten voor de Nederlandse economie. (Extern rapport). Zoetermeer: EIM

  • Doctoral thesis (1)

    • J. Hessels (2008, november 13). International entrepreneurship: Value creation across national borders. Erasmus University Rotterdam (300 pag.) (Rotterdam: Erasmus Research Institute of Management (PhD Serie 144)) Prom./coprom.: prof.dr. A.R. Thurik.

• Teaching (4)

  Introduction to Strategy Economics

  Title

  Introduction to Strategy Economics

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  bachelor 3, bachelor 3, bachelor 3, pre-master, bachelor 3

  Economics of Innovation

  Title

  Economics of Innovation

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  master

  Seminar in Strategic Firm Behaviour

  Title

  Seminar in Strategic Firm Behaviour

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  master

  Sustainability and Innovation

  Title

  Sustainability and Innovation

  Year

  2020

  Year level

  master

• PhD list (3)

  • Sanaz Ramezani

    Institutions and Entrepreneurship

    • 2019 -

  • Gianluca Antonecchia

    Productivity and competition of multiproduct firms

    • 2017 -
  • Pourya Darnihamedani

    Individual Characteristics, Contextual Factors and Entrepreneurial Behavior

    • 2012 - 2016

• Present position

  Associate Professor

  University

  Erasmus University Rotterdam

  School

  Erasmus School of Economics

  Department

  Applied Economics

  Country

  The Netherlands

  Telephone

  0104081437