Social Entrepreneurship

The book "Social Entrepreneurship" offers a comprehensive analysis of social entrepreneurship in China, integrating theoretical frameworks and management cases into the discussion. The authors, Jiye Mao and Meng Zhao, address two central questions that are often controversially debated in the context of social enterprises in China. First, a framework is proposed that defines social enterprises in China and is supported by ten case studies. Additionally, leading social enterprises in China are described in detail, focusing on their financial viability and demonstrated social impact. The book is aimed at a broad audience, including practitioners who can learn from the case studies, as well as academics who can utilize the cases in various teaching contexts and gain inspiration for their research. Policymakers, accreditation bodies, professional service providers, and institutional investors will also find valuable information for identifying and evaluating promising social enterprises.