Entrepreneurialism, inequality, and society: organizational and policy implications
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Journal Article
Abstract
This special issue investigates how the phenomenon of entrepreneurialism shapes society, particularly with respect to inequality. While entrepreneurship has evolved from being viewed as a fringe phenomenon focused largely, if not entirely, on the creation of new products and services, it is now widely viewed as a mechanism for addressing social challenges ranging from poverty alleviation to climate change, inequality, and, most recently, government policy. The impact of these new forms of entrepreneurial engagement thus extends beyond the marketplace, influencing public policies and governance structures, with some advocating for the replacement of traditional state interventions with market-based solutions. The purpose of this special issue is to explore the impact of these new forms of entrepreneurial engagement on society, paying particular attention not only to how entrepreneurship has changed society, but also to how entrepreneurship has contributed to, and perhaps further perpetuated, socioeconomic challenges.
Date Issued
2025-09-04
Date Acceptance
2025-05-22
Citation
Academy of Management Perspectives, 2025
ISSN
1558-9080
Publisher
Academy of Management
Journal / Book Title
Academy of Management Perspectives
Copyright Statement
© Academy of Management Perspectives. This is the author’s accepted manuscript made available under a CC-BY licence in accordance with Imperial’s Research Publications Open Access policy (www.imperial.ac.uk/oa-policy)
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Published online
Date Publish Online
2025-09-04