Essays about: "importance of entrepreneurship to the economy"

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  1. 11. Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Practice : Paving the way to a new sustainable society?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Laura Christiane Barthelme; [2017]
    Keywords : entrepreneurship; sustainability; sustainable;

    Abstract : Although a variety of definitions of sustainability and sustainable entrepreneurship can be found in literature, the concept of the pursuit of both social, environmental and economic goals while creating value is a widely accepted perspective on sustainability entrepreneurship. However, the implementation of this holistic approach turns out to be very complex and hard to realize for sustainable ventures. READ MORE

  3. 12. Exploring Prospective Entrepreneurial Engagement and Stakeholders’ Involvement in the Circular Economy : An Empirical Study on the Concept of Växjö Reuse Village

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Bin Huang; Loukas Plas; Nader Salam; [2016]
    Keywords : Waste management; circular economy; sustainability; triple bottom line; values; economic values; non-economic values; entrepreneurship; ecopreneurship; social entrepreneurship; values centered entrepreneurs; stakeholders; Växjö Reuse Village;

    Abstract : During the search for a thesis topic, the researchers established contact with a civil servant at Växjö Municipality in Sweden who introduced them to the prospective project of the Reuse Village as part of the city’s waste management plan to enhance circular economy. Hence, the researchers’ purpose for this thesis is to explore the determined values and stakeholders’ involvement linked to the engagement of entrepreneurs towards a circular economy. READ MORE

  4. 13. Funding by the IT Crowd

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Tom Thomasson; Erik Öhlén; [2015]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship; Crowdfunding; Motivational theory; Entrepreneurial finance;

    Abstract : In the modern economy the importance of new firms is undisputed. New firms drive both economic growth and new employment opportunities. The main obstacle for new firms, in the important start-up phase, is the attainment of sufficient capital. Crowdfunding is a new source of financing, which has had a substantial effect on the financing scene. READ MORE

  5. 14. The internationalization of social enterprises : Mapping patterns in the internationalization process of social entrepreneurs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kristina Färdig; Maria Håkansson; [2014]
    Keywords : social entrepreneurship; social enterprise; social value creation; INVs; internationalization process; network relationships;

    Abstract : Social entrepreneurship, defined as entrepreneurial activities with a clear mission to create social value, is gaining increased influence and importance in the economy. Through combining a for-profit mindset with social objectives, social enterprises provide groundbreaking solutions to societal needs. READ MORE

  6. 15. Youth Employment and Income Generation : A field study in Ribáuè District, Mozambique

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Manja Elstner; Lovina Primadica; [2014]
    Keywords : Income Generation; Entrepreneurship; Youth Employment; Ribáuè; Mozambique;

    Abstract : The African country of Mozambique has been undertaking a remarkable development process within the past. However, this has not been translated into a significantly decreasing poverty–or unemployment rate. Especially amongst young, the unemployment rate is quite high. READ MORE