Encouragement factors of social entrepreneurial activities in Europe. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abazi-Alili, Hyrije; Ramadani, Veland; Ratten, Vanessa; Abazi-Çaushi, Blerta; Rexhepi, Gadaf
• Is Part Of: International journal of foresight and innovation policy. Volume 11:Number 4(2016)
• Page Start: 225
• Page End: 239
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: adult population survey -- Europe -- global entrepreneurship monitor -- social entrepreneurship; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; Strategic planning -- Decision making -- Periodicals; 658.401
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2816

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a new approach of investigating social entrepreneurship, i.e. we identify the determinants of undertaking social entrepreneurial activities, by conducting empirical analysis in Europe. Using the global entrepreneurship monitor and adult population survey, we argue that (i) social entrepreneurial activities are affected by sociodemographic characteristics and (ii) innovation and social entrepreneurial activities are positively related. We apply appropriate estimation techniques such as probit model for dichotomous variable. Identifying factors which encourage social entrepreneurial activities, with special emphasis on European economies, might be of crucial importance for European policy makers who design programs related to fostering social entrepreneurship.