Jack Quarter Boeken

The book examines four co-operatives in the Acadian community of Evangeline, Prince Edward Island, analyzing the factors contributing to their varying degrees of success and failure. Through this exploration, the authors delve into the dynamics of cooperative governance, community involvement, and economic challenges, offering insights into the sustainability of such enterprises in a unique cultural context.

Focusing on social innovation, the book explores how business owners transform their companies into experimental spaces for societal change. It begins with a historical overview, highlighting 19th-century industrialist Robert Owen's contributions. The narrative is enriched by eleven case studies of modern innovators from six countries—UK, US, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, and New Zealand—showcasing diverse approaches and impacts in the realm of social entrepreneurship.

Focusing on organizations with a social mission, this second edition delves deeper into social enterprises, non-profits, co-operatives, credit unions, and community development associations. It builds on the authors' innovative insights, exploring the dynamics and impact of these entities within the social economy. The expanded content offers a comprehensive understanding of how these organizations operate and contribute to societal well-being.

Building on the popular 2010 collection Researching the Social Economy, Businesses with a Difference explores the challenges and opportunities faced by firms that seek a genuine balance between their social and economic objectives.

Understanding the Social Economy of the United States is a comprehensive introduction to the operation and study of organizations with social goals, rich in examples and case studies that explain the social economy framework in the context of the United States.

This collection moves the discussion to pension funds in which union representatives are also trustees, a relatively new approach that will be of great interest to institutional investors, the labour movement, and instructors in labour studies programs.