SOCIAL ECONOMY

doc.dr.sc. Tea Golja

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Lecture Content (1) The Concept of The Social

Economy European Social & Economic

Model Social Economy vs. Social

Market Economy

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Lecture Content (2) NOW – Reflections on the

model Shared value

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The Concept of The Social Economy (1)

Existence of various definitions of Social Economy & Solidarity Economics

Complexity of understanding the nature of Social Economy

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The Concept of The Social Economy (2)

Economic activites between the state, the organisations and the third sector that pursue social not only economic interests

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The Concept of The Social Economy (3)

Research on the interrelatedness of Social Economy & Social Entrepreneurship

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The Concept of The Social Economy (4)

Profilation of innovative terminology (i.e. social innovation, social enterprise, social entrepreneurship ...)

Conceptual problems

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The Concept of The Social Economy (5)

The risk lack of understanding of the importance of Social Economy in the national context and its implications on the society

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European Social & Economic Model (1)

Unique model Idea common future of the

European countries New page on European

history – WW II – integration and prevention of conflicts

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European Social & Economic Model (2)

Social cohesion in choosing the best economic policy

makes the basis of the integrated vision of the European growth & development model

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European Social & Economic Model (3)

model based on the economic & social solidarity & integration

collectivistic activities, contribution and social character of development

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Social Economy vs. Social Market Economy (1)

SOCIAL ECONOMY – part of the economy, traditional organisational models

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY – political-economic model (after WWII)

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Social Economy vs. Social Market Economy (2)

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY – harmonization of principles of the free market economy & social economy

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Social Economy vs. Social Market Economy (3)

SOCIAL MARKET ECONOMY – stronger role of the state (strenghtening the competetion & assuring social policy measures to correct the negative externalities

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Social Economy vs. Social Market Economy (4)

Treaty on the European Union. Article 3:

‘The Union shall establish an internal market. It shall work for the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment.’

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Social Economy vs. Social Market Economy (5)

Lisbon Summit (2000) & Lisbon Agreement (2009)

New European strategic aim: „to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with moreand better jobs and greater social cohesion”

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Social Economy vs. Social Market Economy (6)

Europe 2020 Smart, sustainable &

inclusive growth Business as usual model –

no longer possible!!!

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NOW - Reflections on the model (1)

Various reactions on the current situation from total exclusion to full engagement

Beyond traditional organizational structures and models

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NOW - Reflections on the model (2)

Less hierarchy and partcipation in decision making process

Social challenges have been given the priority

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NOW - Reflections on the model (3)

Social challenges becoming part of the economy

Redesigning the role of the state, market, third sector and individuals

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Shared value (1) – Porter, M.E. & Kramer, M.R. (2011)

Policies and operating practices that enhance competitiveness of a company whilst advancing the economic and social contributions in communities.

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