Red Guards to Red Entrepreneurs: How Mao Era Thought Seeps Into Modern Chinese Business
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Echoes of the Cultural Revolution in Entrepreneurship
This chapter examines how historical trauma from the Chinese Cultural Revolution shapes the behaviors and decision-making of modern entrepreneurs. It highlights the correlation between experiences of scarcity in childhood and contemporary business practices, including self-financing and risk tolerance. Additionally, the chapter discusses the complexities of navigating censorship in China, especially regarding sensitive cultural topics and how they influence public reception and research opportunities.
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