This paper is published in Volume-12, Issue-2, 2026
Area
Economics & Finance
Author
Aarohi Banerjie
Org/Univ
O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India
Keywords
Entrepreneurship Subsidies, Youth Unemployment, Urban Labor Markets, Youth Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment, Job Creation, Government Support Programs, Economic Development.
Citations
IEEE
Aarohi Banerjie. Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Aarohi Banerjie (2026). Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 12(2) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Aarohi Banerjie. "Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 12.2 (2026). www.IJARIIT.com.
Aarohi Banerjie. Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Aarohi Banerjie (2026). Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 12(2) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Aarohi Banerjie. "Are Entrepreneurship Subsidies Effective in Reducing Urban Youth Unemployment?." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 12.2 (2026). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
The effectiveness of entrepreneurial subsidies in lowering youth unemployment in metropolitan areas is investigated in this study. Due to growing urbanization, a rise in young people looking for work, and a lack of formal sector job development, urban youth unemployment is still a significant socio-economic issue in many nations. To encourage young people to launch their own firms and become job creators rather than job seekers, governments have implemented a number of entrepreneurship subsidy programs, such as startup grants, low-interest loans, tax incentives, training programs, and mentorship efforts. The study uses secondary data from academic research, government publications, and policy reviews to examine the connection between young employment outcomes and entrepreneurial subsidies. It also looks at the benefits, drawbacks, and variables affecting these programs' efficacy. The study emphasizes that by promoting self-employment and the establishment of small businesses, entrepreneurship subsidies can contribute to a short-term decrease in unemployment. However, a supportive policy framework, market access, mentorship, and commercial acumen are all necessary for their long-term success. The results imply that although entrepreneurship subsidies can support economic growth and job creation, they are unable to address urban young unemployment on their own. Financial mismanagement, inexperience, and market competitiveness are some of the difficulties faced by many subsidized firms. In order to attain sustainable employment results for urban youth, the study suggests that entrepreneurship subsidies should be combined with more comprehensive employment initiatives like skill development, education reform, and improved labor market policies.
