What is the Social Economy?

Lans, Cheryl (2005): What is the Social Economy?

Abstract

This concept paper reviews the various definitions of the social economy in Canada.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: social economy, Canada, concept paper
• Subjects: O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development

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