Understanding the social economy
Subtitle: a Canadian perspective
By: Jack Quarter, Laurie Mook, and Ann Armstrong
Contributors: Armstrong, Ann, 1951-; Mook, Laurie
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 387
ISBN-13: 9780802096951; 9780802096456
Subjects: Sociological aspects; Cas, Études de; Entreprises; Cooperative societies; Community development; Nonprofit organizations; Social policy; Economics; Coopératives; Développement communautaire; Politique sociale; Business enterprises; Économie sociale; Associations sans but lucratif; Case studies
Description: In this resource the authors integrate a wide array of organizations founded upon a social mission - social enterprises, nonprofits, co-operatives, credit unions, and community development associations - under the rubric of the 'social economy.' This framework facilitates a comprehensive study of Canada's social sector, an area often neglected in the business curricula despite the important role that these organizations play in Canada's economy. This resource presents a unique set of case studies as well as chapters on organizational design and governance, social finance and social accounting, and accountability. The examples provide much needed context for students and allow for an original and in-depth examination of the relationships between Canada's social infrastructure and the public and private sectors. With this work, Quarter, Mook, and Armstrong illuminate a neglected facet of business studies to further our understanding of the Canadian economy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-369) and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to Canada's social economy; title: Social economy businesses; title: Community economic development; title: Social enterprises; title: Public sector non-profits; title: Civil society organizations; title: Organizational design and governance strategies; title: Financing; title: Social accounting and accountability.