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Later Life Entrepreneurship
An emerging focus of research at the Field Center is the examination of trends and issues of Entrepreneurship among populations over the age of 50. In 2006, the Field Center, along with AARP, ran the first symposium to bring together experts in the areas of aging, employment and entrepreneurship to discuss the relevant issues and lay out a path for future study. Among the organizations and institutions represented at this symposium were Boston College, the University of Miami, the United Jewish Appeal, the Kauffman Foundation, the New School, and the Conference Board. Based on the conclusions that came from the discussions at the symposium, the faculty at the Field Center, along with colleagues from other institutions, is now carrying out research using existing data sources to learn more about this important and growing trend of entrepreneurship among older populations. In the future, the Field Center hopes to carry out data collection activities to further study and inform public policy in this area. To further explore this area, the Field Center in association with AARP hosted an event called Take Two for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners ages 50 and over.