How Social Enterprises May Foster Labor Market Inclusion: Economic Channels and a Research Agenda
Abstract
This paper advances a set of economic predictions about how employment-oriented social enterprises may foster labor market inclusion. Drawing on economic reasoning, the paper highlights three channels through which social enterprises might provide a distinctive contribution on particular margins. The paper also outlines a research agenda that specifies counterfactual comparisons, measurable outcomes, and data strategies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Community Development and Social Impact
Social Sciences and Governance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- World Bank, Washington, DC eBooks
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book