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

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

Co-operatives are found in all industry sectors and almost all countries around the world. However, despite their significant economic and social contributions,

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