Unpacking the organisational diversity within the collaborative economy: The contribution of an analytical framework from social enterprise theory

• Published in: Ecological economics Vol. 164; p. 106343
• Main Authors: Lambert, Louise, Dedeurwaerdere, Tom, Nyssens, Marthe, Severi, Elisabetta, Brolis, Olivier
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2019
• Subjects: Belgium; capital; Collaborative economy; cooperatives; economic resources; governance; Grassroots social innovations; Hierarchical clustering; Sharing practices; Social enterprises; Urban sustainability transitions; Belgium; Urban sustainability transitions; Collaborative economy; Social enterprises; Grassroots social innovations; Sharing practices; Hierarchical clustering

The field of the collaborative economy is characterized by a wide spectrum of sustainability oriented grassroots initiatives such as cooperatives, social businesses, associations and informal initiatives. However, many of these organisations are facing isomorphic pressures from the purely for profit...