In spite of Microsoft´s quasi monopoly position in the market for operating systems Linux has succeeded to become a serious competitor of Microsoft Windows. From an economic standpoint this fact raises some puzzles.(...)

As global e-waste streams rise, recycling efforts remain insufficient, as does the willingness to promote recycling. This insufficiency is primarily due to the perception of "waste" as "disposable", which has hindered its consideration as a business opportunity. Over time, this perception has...

This report summarises the current state of the external financing markets of the Social Enterprises targeted by the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) guarantee program managed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) and funded by the European Commission. The report starts by elaborating on...

Nonprofit organizations have been recently mandated to disclose the details of their executives' compensation packages. Contract information is now accessible not only to current and prospective donors, but also to rival nonprofit organizations competing for donations in the fundraising market....