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This chapter introduces the topic of sustainable entrepreneurship and illustrates the purpose of the volume. As a first step, the chapter provides a definition of what sustainable entrepreneurship is (and is not), particularly shedding light on the possible overlaps with similar sub-fields of entrepreneurship, such as social entrepreneurship and green (or eco or environmental) entrepreneurship research. Then, the chapter outlines the contents of each chapter of the volume.
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According to our search, the first article dates back to 2002; namely, Keijzers (2002). The transition to the sustainable enterprise. Journal of Cleaner Production, 10 (4), 349–359.
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e.g., Journal of Business Venturing, 2010; International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research, 2018; International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, 2018.
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Pinna, M. (2020). Introduction. In: Sustainable Entrepreneurship. SpringerBriefs in Business. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57818-3_1
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