This paper develops a simple framework for understanding the emergence of new organizational forms, such as socially responsible firms and social entrepreneurs, that embody the private sector's efforts to resolve problems that typically have been within the purview of government and traditional...

Social entrepreneurship intrigues researchers as well as practitioners because of its unique character: Social entrepreneurs apply business strategies to achieve a social mission and add value to society. As a young field of research, social entrepreneurship is still dominated by conceptual work...

Social enterprises are emerging as a new area of public policy: several countries seek to stimulate private sector contribution to development outcomes, and social enterprises could be important players in that agenda. However, those seeking a middle ground between for-profit and non-profit...