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We use a unique dataset to study how participation in two specific types of nonprofit organizations, i.e. social welfare associations and social cooperatives, affects individual social capital. A descriptive analysis shows that both the types of organization have a positive impact. The...
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This paper contributes to the literature by carrying out the first empirical investigation into the role of different types of enterprises in the creation of social trust. Drawing on a unique dataset collected through the administration of a questionnaire to a representative sample of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011112406
This paper contributes to the literature by carrying out the first empirical investigation into the role of different types of enterprises in the creation of social trust. Drawing on a unique dataset collected through the administration of a questionnaire to a representative sample of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010903906
We use a unique dataset to study how participation in two specific types of nonprofit organizations, i.e. social welfare associations and social cooperatives, affects individual social capital. A descriptive analysis shows that both the types of organization have a positive impact. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010638851
environment in Russia supports competition and to draw attention to the areas where further reform efforts would pay dividends …. The indicators show that, despite improvements in some areas, many aspects of Russia’s regulatory framework are still … practice. In particular, the scores suggest that Russia’s economic performance would greatly benefit from a reduction in the …
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In light of recent calls for the voluntary sector to play anincreased role in the economy, this paper takes a look at the sector's current role in the Canadian economy. A brief profile of the Canadian nonprofit sector is provided based upon available data on the sector.
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have proven to be excellent instruments for promoting a wide range of causes. But they need to adhere to strict ethical principles, that they usually embody in voluntary codes and standards. This paper analyzes one standard, the “Ethics. NGO management...
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In the contemporary world, NGOs are considered as important tool for motivating the community. So they committed their true mission and the promotion of civic participation and strengthen social identities. Functional characteristics of non-governmental organizations are the element to leverage...
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One of the main unresolved issues is the way on which a social enterprise can be embedded in a market economy. That problem is approached here by offering a sound foundation for social-economic modeling with private, non-profit and public sectors.An enterprise, being a nexus of relations, is...
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This paper gives a game-theoretical treatment of the institutional homogenization of value-oriented firms. It explains why intrinsically motivated, value-oriented firms like non-profits may become similar to for-profit firms in terms of organization and norms. It highlights and explains the...
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