Social sciences research examines the interactions between human behaviors social influences, societal norms, and the cultural context. Entrepreneurship is one kind of social science which examines how to build and maintain businesses that meet the requirements of the society. It is an effective tool that has the potential to transform entire industries, communities and the world.
A business that makes a positive partnership impact on the community provides entrepreneurs with a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their work. It also lets them leave a legacy for the next generation of entrepreneurs and their communities. Entrepreneurs can make a significant difference, whether it’s by changing the way that people shop, improving access to healthcare and education, or combating global inequality and poverty.
Social Entrepreneurship (SEE), is often used by entrepreneurs who can identify a need, and come up with innovative solutions to meet it. This can involve leveraging their existing knowledge of business and relationships to expand into new markets, or working with partners to develop more sustainable products. This could include philanthropy if they want to promote an issue that is important to them.
Academics who participate in SEE are able to build on their research by sharing it with the publications of their institutions and this is an important instrument to encourage knowledge sharing. This can aid in the development of academic cultures that are entrepreneurial and also encourage collaborations with industry and other non-academic partners. The SSRN Entrepreneurship Collection contains scholarly articles that examine the underlying theories and concepts of entrepreneurialism and how they relate to management and law as well as economics and public policy.