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Subsistence Entrepreneurship, 1st ed. 2019
The Interplay of Collaborative Innovation, Sustainability and Social Goals
Contributions to Management Science Series
Coordinators: Ratten Vanessa, Jones Paul, Braga Vitor, Marques Carla Susana
Language: EnglishSubjects for Subsistence Entrepreneurship:
Keywords
Research on subsistence entrepreneurship; Sustainable entrepreneurship policies; Environmental and ecological entrepreneurship; Collaborative innovation models for small business; Entrepreneurship vs; self-employment in emerging markets; Barriers to entry for small businesses; Ethical and social aspects of entrepreneurship; sustainability
237 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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This book focuses on the role of subsistence entrepreneurs in creating social and sustainable business opportunities on the global marketplace. Subsistence entrepreneurs use scarce resources to create new business opportunities, often in developing or emerging economies. In addition, subsistence entrepreneurship is increasingly being used as a way to facilitate market entry for small and medium-sized business enterprises that focus on collaborative innovation. The interdisciplinary contributions gathered here will expand readers? understanding of the nature and characteristics of subsistence entrepreneurs, as well as the challenges they face. The central connection between subsistence, sustainability and social entrepreneurship is also explored.
Focuses on the interplay between subsistence, social and sustainable forms of entrepreneurship
Emphasizes the key characteristics of bottom of the pyramid and frugal forms of innovation
Focuses on collaborative forms of entrepreneurship in the global economy