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Managing the cooperative enterprise : the rise of worker-controlled firms

Jossa, Bruno - 2020

Contents: Preface Introduction: The cooperative firm as an alternative to the capital-owned business enterprise -- 1 … history? -- 6. The evolution of socialism: From utopia to scientific producer of cooperative economics -- References -- Index. … cooperative firm system outlined in this book offers a rich array of non-economic benefits that justify its classification as a …

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Cooperatives, economic democratization and rural development

Bijman, Jos (contributor); Muradian, Roldan (contributor); … - 2016

Agricultural cooperatives and producer organizations are institutional innovations which have the potential to reduce poverty and improve food security. This book presents a raft of international case studies, from developing and transition countries, to analyse the internal and external...

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Cooperative enterprise : facing the challenge of globalization

Zamagni, Stefano - 2010

This eloquent book analyses the theory of the cooperative form of enterprise from an historic perspective, whilst …1. Introduction -- 2. The birth of cooperative enterprise : where, when, how -- 3. What is a cooperative? -- 4. The … development of cooperation in the world -- 5. The cooperative movement in Italy -- 6. The economic performance of cooperative …

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Handbook of research on cooperatives and mutuals

Elliott, Matthew S. (ed.); Boland, Michael A. (ed.) - 2023

describing future directions for research and education. Showcasing extensive discussions of cooperative theory, Matthew Elliott …

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The social enterprise zoo : a guide for perplexed scholars, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, leaders, investors and policymakers

Young, Dennis R. (contributor); … - 2016

Forward / Dana Brakman-Reiser -- Preface / Dennis R. Young, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Cassady V. Brewer -- Part I: concepts and content -- 1. Introduction / Dennis R. Young and Cassady V. Brewer -- 2. Designing the zoo / Dennis R. Young and Wesley Longhofer -- 3. The ongoing evolution in...

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Entrepreneurship, universities & resources : frontiers in European entrepreneurship research

Hytti, Ulla; Blackburn, Robert A.; Fletcher, Denise E.; … - 2016

1. Introduction: Focusing on the Role of Resources and Universities in Entrepreneurship / Ulla Hytti, Robert Blackburn, Denise Fletcher and Friederike Welter -- 2. Exploring Processes and Structures in Social Entrepreneuring: A Practice-Theory Approach / Bengt Johannisson, Jan Alpenberg and Pär...

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Financing nonprofits and other social enterprises : a benefits approach

Young, Dennis R. - 2017

Contents: Foreword by Bill Bolling -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Cross-currents in SPO finance -- 3. Benefits theory -- 4. The nature of benefits and their financing -- 5. Fee-reliant SPOs -- 6. Contributions-reliant spos -- 7. Government-reliant SPOs -- 8. Investment income-reliant SPOs -- 9. Mixed...

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Non-market entrepreneurship : interdisciplinary approaches

Shockley, Gordon E. (contributor); … - 2008

As defined by the editors of this book, 'non-market entrepreneurship' consists of all forms of entrepreneurship not being undertaken solely for purposes of profit maximization or commercialization, and encompasses entrepreneurial activities such as social enterprise and entrepreneurship, public...

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Theory and empirical research in social entrepreneurship

Phan, Phillip Hin Choi (contributor) - 2014

'The editors of this book have put together a volume that advances research on and deepens the understanding of social entrepreneurship in a number of ways. First, the volume offers a model of social entrepreneurship that bridges economics and sociology. Second, the approach taken expands our...

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Handbook of research methods on social entrepreneurship

Seymour, Richard G. (ed.) - 2012

Defining ‘social entrepreneurship’ has in the past proved problematic, and debate continues concerning what it does and does not entail and encompass. This unique book frames the debates surrounding the phenomenon and argues that many of the difficulties relating to the study of social...

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