Understanding the Social Economy of the United States
Understanding the Social Economy of the United States is a comprehensive introduction to the operation and study of organizations with social goals – public sector nonprofits, civil society organizations, social enterprises, cooperatives and other organizations with a social mission – under the rubric of the social economy.
This text is rich in examples and case studies that explain the social economy framework in the context of the United States. The book not only highlights the differences between these organizations and traditional businesses, but also provides applied chapters on organizational development, strategic management and leadership, human resources, finance, and social accounting and accountability in social economy organizations.
Bio
Laurie Mook is an associate professor and associate director in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University.
Praise for this book
Where does social good come from? This volume, Understanding the Social Economy of the United States, makes clear that the answer to this question is more complicated than some may think.
Lucy Bernholz Stanford University Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Understanding the Social Economy of the United States covers all social economy organizations, not just nonprofits. This is a book with an original approach to the sectors, clear writing, and numerous cases and examples.
Christopher Einolf School of Public Service, DePaul University
