Click HERE for a sample entrepreneurship paper

NOTE: Since 2009 the title of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education (IJEE) has been changed to the title above.  ISSN numbers: IJEE 1649-2269 and IRE 2009-2822

• IRE Aims & Scope
• Editorial + Biographies
• IRE News + Latest Papers
• Submissions + Notes for Authors
• Subscribe/Purchase + Prices

Publications & Abstracts below

In the ABS journals rankings published by the Chartered Association of Business Schools and also listed by Cabells, EBSCO, ARC, Cranfield, and Thomson-Reuters’ Web of Science ESCI citations index

ISSN Number: 2009-2822. Frequency: 4 Issues per year (online only)  

The Multiple Effects of Entrepreneurship on Philanthropy, Society, and Education

Social Entrepreneurship (Special Issue IJEE Vol 2: Issue 1, 2004)

Author(s): William B. Walstad (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)

Abstract:
Entrepreneurship has unexpected effects on philanthropy, society, and education. Entrepreneurs do not start out to become philanthropists but they often assume that role when a business becomes successful (direct effect). Entrepreneurs also enrich their associates and business investors, who also contribute to philanthropic wealth (indirect effect). The wealth of entrepreneurs and their associates is the main source of funding for private foundations, which often fund educational initiatives. There is a feedback effect from entrepreneurship. More entrepreneurship increases philanthropy, which in turn improves society and education. If this work also improves the business climate for entrepreneurship, there will be more entrepreneurs and wealth. Society and education also benefit from the taxes paid by wealthy entrepreneurs (tax effect). Even the consumption of wealthy entrepreneurs partially benefits society through jobs created and taxes paid (consumption effect). If an entrepreneur dies before spending all the accumulated wealth, the redistribution process starts over again with the heirs (inheritance effect). Finally, there is an innovative effect. Entrepreneurial thinking stimulates innovative ways of thinking about philanthropy and how to achieve the best results from the social and educational ventures it supports.

Purchase this Article

To purchase this article click the Add To Order button below. The paper will be delivered electronically as a watermarked PDF file with a licence to make the number of copies ordered. Delivery of the article to your email address will normally be within 24 hours of placing the order online. If you would prefer to post or fax your order then please CLICK HERE for a printable order form. If you experience any difficulties please email us at: orders@senatehall.com

If you wish to take out a yearly subscription to this journal CLICK HERE for prices and to order