Social entrepreneurship and broader theories: a critical reassessment and future agenda

Anica Zeyen; Markus Beckmann; Susan Müller; Dmitry Khanin; Norris Krueger; Patrick J. Murphy; Filipe Santos; Mariarosa Scarlata; Jennifer Walske; Andrew Zacharakis

doi:10.1080/19420676.2025.2492851

Social entrepreneurship and broader theories: a critical reassessment and future agenda

Anica Zeyen, Markus Beckmann, Susan Müller^*, Dmitry Khanin, Norris Krueger, Patrick J. Murphy, Filipe Santos, Mariarosa Scarlata, Jennifer Walske, Andrew Zacharakis

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In 2013, following an AOM workshop on “Social Entrepreneurship and Broader Theories,” we published essays challenging dominant economic, business, and entrepreneurship concepts. We revisit them to reflect on the field’s evolution and remaining gaps. Two essays take a macro perspective, exploring adaptive societies and the tragedy of the commons. Two examine the managerial level, discussing limited practical impact and the need for stronger blended performance metrics. Two focus on entrepreneurship, examining a shift toward community-venture paradigms and critiquing traditional business model tools. Together, they invite a rethinking of the when, why, what, and how of social entrepreneurship research and practice.

Original language	English
Number of pages	37
Journal	Journal of Social Entrepreneurship
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19420676.2025.2492851
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 23 Apr 2025

Keywords

Critical appraisal
Social entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship education
Social entrepreneurship performance
Social entrepreneurship practice
Social entrepreneurship theory

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