Entrepreneurial Intentions and Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Activity in Danube Economies: The Roles of Opportunity Perception, Perceived Capabilities and Fear of Failure
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2026-0015 | Journal eISSN: 1804-8285 | Journal ISSN: 1804-6746 (formerly 1804-8285)
Language: English
Page range: 226 - 242
Submitted on: Apr 17, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 3, 2026
Published online: Oct 13, 2026
Published in print: Sep 1, 2026
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