Is Starting a Business a Last Resort?

I recently read an article on SmartBrief.com about the Wharton Entrepreneurship Club.  It stated, “[T]wo-thirds (of the club members) either already have plans to start a business or are open to starting a business if they find the right idea.”  The article went on to quote the co-president as saying, “the surprisingly high numbers reflect the dreary state of the economy.”

The implication is that starting a business is something done as a last resort when you can’t find a job.  I don’t believe a entrepreneur would view things that way.  In fact, for me, it’s just the opposite, finding a job is the last resort and only temporary until I could start my next business.

What do you think; is starting a business really a last resort?