Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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Publisher | EU |
Series Title | Study |
Series Details | May 2016 |
Publication Date | May 2016 |
ISBN | 978-92-823-9058-0 |
Content Type | Report |
978-92-823-This study assesses the important role the social economy plays in the EU. Priority policies identified to reach its full potential include: This document has been commissioned by Policy Department A on behalf of European Parliament´s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection. A significant proportion of Europe's economy is intended to make profits for people other than investors or owners. Known as the ‘social economy’, it includes cooperatives, mutual societies, non-profit associations, foundations and social enterprises. They operate a very broad number of commercial activities, provide a wide range of products and services across the European single market and generate millions of jobs. Social enterprises are also the engine for social innovation. |
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Source Link | http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2861/109316 |
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Countries / Regions | Europe |
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