Dr. S.J.A. (Jolanda) Hessels

Associate Professor

Department of Applied Economics

Erasmus School of Economics (ESE)

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Member ERIM

Field: Strategy & Entrepreneurship

Affiliated since 2008

T: +31 10 4081437

E: hessels@ese.eur.nl

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.

Publications (45)

Articles (31)

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 , 169-188.
J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld, A.R. Thurik & P. Van der Zwan (2019). The higher returns to formal education for entrepreneurs versus employees in Australia. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 13 (e00148).
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 & 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
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, 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
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
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
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
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, 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
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, 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 & 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, 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 & 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
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, 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
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). 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.
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.
J. Hessels (2007). Reactie op: Kentering in het denken over mondiale strategieën. Economisch-Statistische Berichten, 92 (4514S), 59.
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). Innovation and international involvement of Dutch SMEs. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 4 (3), 234-255.

Books

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

Book Contributions (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 & 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
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

Doctoral Thesis

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.

Professional Publications (5)

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