Co-operative and mutual enterprise is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of business, encompassing co-operatives, mutual firms, friendly societies, and c
This Handbook investigates all types of 'member owned' organizations, whether consumer co-operatives, agricultural and producer co-operatives, or worker co-oper
Co-operatives are found in all industry sectors and almost all countries around the world. However, despite their significant economic and social contributions,
This book provides an overview of the theory, practice and context of entrepreneurship and innovation at both the industry and firm level. It provides a foundat
So what is a member-owned business? What does it look like? How can we distinguish it from an investor-owned business? The crucial distinction is between a busi