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The myth of the failing female entrepreneur

Last week, the Prime Minister used a speech at a summit in Sweden to try and "accelerate" the increase in the number of women on the boards of top UK firms, and to encourage more females to become entrepreneurs and leaders in business. Whilst the desire to have more women in senior positions is admirable, the analysis that underpins these policies too often starts with the negative supposition that women are not achieving their potential in business.

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Published 16 February 2012

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