'They Have the Internet on Computers Now?' Entrepreneurship and Economics in the Simpsons

Hall, J.C., Homer Economicus: The Simpsons and Economics, New York: Springer

12 Pages Posted: 18 Nov 2010 Last revised: 28 Nov 2010

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Per L. Bylund

School of Entrepreneurship; Ratio Institute; Mises Institute

Christopher M. Holbrook

University of Missouri, Department of Political Science

Peter G. Klein

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business; NHH Norwegian School of Economics - Department of Strategy and Management; Ludwig von Mises Institute

Date Written: November 7, 2010

Abstract

This paper discusses the theoretical and empirical body of research on entrepreneurship, and uses the long-lasting television series The Simpsons to illustrate the main points, approaches, and problems in the literature.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Simpsons

JEL Classification: M13

Suggested Citation

Bylund, Per L. and Bylund, Per L. and Holbrook, Christopher M. and Klein, Peter G., 'They Have the Internet on Computers Now?' Entrepreneurship and Economics in the Simpsons (November 7, 2010). Hall, J.C., Homer Economicus: The Simpsons and Economics, New York: Springer, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1711252

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