Social sciences research focuses on the interactions between human behaviours social influences, societal norms, and culture. Entrepreneurship is a kind of social science which the field of social sciences studies how people can create and sustain businesses that meet the demands of society. It is an extremely effective tool that can transform entire industries, communities and the world at large.
A business that makes a positive impact on the community gives entrepreneurs a sense meaning and satisfaction from their work. It also lets them leave a legacy for the next generation of entrepreneurs and their communities. The possibilities are endless, whether it’s changing the way we shop, ensuring greater access to education and healthcare or tackling inequality and poverty around the world entrepreneurs can make a profound impact with their ventures.
Entrepreneurs typically engage in social entrepreneurship (SEE) by identifying a need and developing innovative solutions to meet that need. This can include leveraging their business knowledge and relationships in order to expand into new market or working with partners to create more sustainable products. It may also involve the philanthropic aspect, where they try to support a cause that is important to them.
Academics who take part in SEE can build on their research by sharing their findings through the publications of their institutions, which is an important instrument to encourage knowledge dissemination. This can help to develop entrepreneurial cultures in academia, as well as encourage collaborations with industry and other non-academic partners. The SSRN Entrepreneurship Collection contains scholarly articles that explore the fundamental theories and concepts of entrepreneurialism and how they relate to law and management as well as economics and public policy.