Law Series
The Law of Social Enterprises: Surveying a New Field of Research
Working Paper Author/Authors
Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law
Abstract
Social enterprises are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. They are seen particularly by younger generations as an exceptionally promising organizational model. However, their legal framework remains poorly developed. This article introduces the (corporate) law of social enterprises and takes stock of this gradually emerging field of research in Germany, Europe, and the United States.