Social enterprise in Europe: recent trends and developments

• Published in: Social enterprise journal Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 202 - 228
• Main Authors: Defourny, Jacques, Nyssens, Marthe
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2008
• Subjects: Cooperatives; Entrepreneurs; International; Nonprofit organizations; Organizational structure; Public policy; Social entrepreneurship; Social responsibility; Studies; Subsidies; Trends; Public policy; Organizational structures; Europe; Non-profit organizations

Purpose - Twelve years ago, the concept of social enterprise was rarely discussed in Europe, however it is now making significant breakthroughs in European Union (EU) countries. Within this context, the purpose of this paper is to synthesize major evolutions experienced by social enterprises across...