Social sciences research studies interactions between human behavior, social influences, and cultural. Entrepreneurship is a form of social science which studies how people can establish and sustain businesses that meet the needs of society. It is an incredibly powerful force that has the potential to transform industries, communities and the world in general.
Entrepreneurs who establish a company with a positive impact in the community feel satisfied and feel a sense of purpose. It also lets them leave a legacy for future generations of entrepreneurs and their communities. If it’s changing how we shop, giving more access to healthcare and education, or addressing global poverty and inequality entrepreneurs can make a significant difference through their business ventures.
Entrepreneurs typically engage in social entrepreneurial (SEE) by identifying a need and developing innovative solutions to meet the demand. This may involve using their existing knowledge of business and relationships to expand into new markets, or working with partners to develop more sustainable products. It could also include philanthropy as they attempt to raise funds for a cause that is meaningful to them.
Academics who participate in SEE are able to develop their research by sharing it with the publications of their institutions, which is an important tool to promote knowledge dissemination. This will encourage collaboration between industry and academia, and also help to develop entrepreneurial cultures. The SSRN Entrepreneurship Collection includes scholarly articles about the basic theories and concepts of entrepreneurship, as well and how these concepts relate to law, management economics, public policy.