Social sciences research investigates the interaction between human behavior, societal influences and culture. Entrepreneurship is a form of social science that studies the ways that people can develop and sustain businesses that meet the needs of society. It is an incredibly powerful force that has the potential to transform industries, communities, and the world at large.
A business that makes a positive impact on the community gives entrepreneurs a sense purpose and fulfillment in their work. It also allows them to leave a legacy to the next generation of entrepreneurs and their communities. Entrepreneurs can make a huge difference, whether by changing the way people shop, enhancing access to education and healthcare, or tackling global inequality and poverty.
Social entrepreneurship (SEE) is commonly employed by entrepreneurs who recognize an opportunity, and create innovative solutions to meet it. This could involve leveraging their business expertise and relationships to expand into new market or working with partners to develop more sustainable products. This can include philanthropy as they seek to help a cause which is important to them.
Academics who take part in SEE can build upon their research results by sharing them through the publications of their institutions, which are an important tool for promoting the dissemination of knowledge. This can help foster collaboration between academia and industry and help in the development of entrepreneurial culture. The SSRN Entrepreneurship Collection contains scholarly articles which discuss the theories and concepts of entrepreneurship and how they relate to law and management, economics and public policy.