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Business

Litmus Test for Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurial Finance Lab helps identify investment-worthy business people in developing countries.

 

Nonprofits

Lone Wolves vs. Teams

Civic associations should focus on policy goals and leadership.

By Jessica Ruvinsky | Spring 2012
 
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Philanthropy

Jeff Skoll

Jeff Skoll is one of the most creative, generous, and effective philanthropists of his time. And at age 47, he’s just getting started.

By Eric Nee | 6 | Spring 2012
 
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Human Rights

Activists by Another Name

Did American women actually invent social entrepreneurship?

Reviewed By Alana Conner | Spring 2012
 
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Urban Development

Misapplying Theory

In his latest book, David Sloan Wilson argues that evolutionary theory should be used to illuminate and tackle urban problems.

 
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Economic Development

The Race vs. the Stagnation

Two economists offer opposite explanations about why job growth in the United States and other developed economies remains extremely weak.

Reviewed By Timothy Ogden | Spring 2012
 

Nonprofit Management

Why More Nonprofits Are Getting Bigger

A recent study found that the number of US nonprofits with annual revenues of more
than $50 million has increased dramatically.

 
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Social Entrepreneurship

The Social Enterprise Emerges in China

Social enterprises are being shaped by cultural and linguistic history, new state approaches to economic and social development, and strategic framing.

 
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Nonprofit Management

Getting the Word Out

Nonprofit organizations that provide multiple services can effectively
convey what they do.

 
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Social Entrepreneurship

Journalism is Becoming a Form of Social Entrepreneurship

A new generation of journalists is developing for-profit and nonprofit enterprises to keep citizens informed.