Academic Social Entrepreneurship: A Contemporary Reflection from Schumpeter’s Economic Sociology

Hugo Pinto, Fábio Sampaio, Sílvia Ferreira and Jennifer Elston
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Fábio Sampaio: Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra, 3004-512 Coimbra, Portugal
Sílvia Ferreira: CES—Centre for Social Studies, Colégio de S. Jerónimo, 3000-995 Coimbra, Portugal
Jennifer Elston: Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-Being, Faculty of Economics & CinTurs, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal

Businesses, 2024, vol. 4, issue 4, 1-15

Abstract: Entrepreneurship has gained significant relevance in contemporary societies due to its role in generating economic and social value, including job creation, new businesses, and technological and social innovations. Scientific interest in entrepreneurship, which dates back to the 17th century, has increased since the 1990s. This field of study has evolved to encompass not only strict business creation but also impactful social initiatives. This article explores the intersection of academic and social entrepreneurship, examining factors to understand impactful initiatives through the seminal ideas presented by Joseph Schumpeter. The text offers insights and recommendations for advancing the transdisciplinary study of academic social entrepreneurship starting from an Economic Sociology perspective.

Keywords: social impact; academic entrepreneurship; social entrepreneurship; innovation; schumpeter (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A1 D0 D4 D6 D7 D8 D9 E0 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 F0 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 G0 G1 G2 H0 J0 K2 L0 L1 L2 M0 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 N0 N1 N2 O0 O1 P0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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