Municipal Support for Social Entrepreneurship
Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines how cities help social entrepreneurship—the activity of private individuals and organizations taking initiative to address social challenges in their communities. Based on a national survey and in‐depth interviews among jurisdictions with populations over 50,000, the authors find that municipalities help social entrepreneurs by increasing awareness of social problems, and by helping them to acquire resources, coordinate with other organizations, and implement programs. Nearly three‐quarters of cities provide active or moderate support, which is positively associated with the perceived effectiveness of nonprofit organizations in their communities.
Source: Public Administration Review
Authors: Ronnie L. Korosec, Evan M. Berman
Institutions: University of Central Florida, Louisiana State University
Language: English
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2140506949