This study addresses the quantification of credit risk in solidarity economy entities, proposing a new methodology to redefine the concept of a "default" in the frequent situations of extreme class imbalances. The objective is to develop and evaluate credit scoring models that enhance risk...

This study sought to trace the historical development of the conceptual construction of the social economy in Europe and the solidarity economy in Latin America (and in Brazil in particular), highlighting relevant convergences and divergences. Although they emerged in different contexts, both...

This study sought to problematize the institutional configurations of the solidarity economy policy implemented in Brazil between 2003 and 2016, focusing on the combination of instruments and resources used. The analysis unfolded in two dimensions: i) instrumental, focusing on the operational...

The rate of food loss and waste in Indonesia and Malaysia is increasing in line with the pace of consumption. However, hunger persists and must be addressed. Food banks are charitable organizations that donate extra food to those who cannot afford to buy it. The purpose of this study is to...

Work Integrated Social Enterprises (WISEs) have emerged as a powerful and dynamic force in redefining the established norms while enhancing sustainability, promoting integration and nurturing more inclusive working societies by addressing employment barriers for marginalized groups. Using data...

This study sought to problematize the institutional configurations of the solidarity economy policy implemented in Brazil between 2003 and 2016, focusing on the combination of instruments and resources used. The analysis unfolded in two dimensions: i) instrumental, focusing on the operational...

Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) are a means of redressing injustices that People With Mental Illness and/or Intellectual Disability (PWMI/ID) face in the labor market. As the field's understanding of WISE improves, many have argued for the need to study their underlying philosophies...

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Austria. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Portugal. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Romania. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Slovakia. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Sweden. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Germany. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Belgium. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Italy. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Ireland. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Denmark. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Latvia. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Luxembourg. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Finland. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for France. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Malta. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Lithuania. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Poland. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Croatia. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This paper examines the establishment and early evolution of the Free Church of Scotland; the only British religious denomination to be founded on a national scale through voluntary financial support from its inception. Through an analysis of the church's origins and early institutional...

Purpose - The goal of this research was to identify the need for networking competencies in social enterprises rated by the managerial personnel of social enterprises and academic staff of universities in Latvia. Research methodology - A survey among representatives of Latvian social enterprises...

Objective: As digital innovation and adoption grow, women entrepreneurs have more chances than ever to launch their companies and support them in realizing their full potential. Technology makes it easier for women to access resources and their market and thus enables them to expand inclusively...

This study explores the feasibility of micro-enterprise cluster applications in online-to-offline service platforms to better understand the impact of social innovations and information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities in the digital age. We tried to discover the factors that...

The global economy has undergone a digital transformation that is now essential for sustainable business success, with COVID-19 significantly accelerating this trend. Organizations have been compelled to adopt digital technologies to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market. In...

We consider a framework in which both a principal and an agent care about a social mission, such as addressing social or environmental concerns. The agent requires financing and must satisfy a budget constraint. Under incomplete information, in addition to the usual quantity distortions for...