Abstracts
Abstract
This paper discusses the origins and motives behind the rich institutional and policy infrastructure that Scotland has developed in previous decades to support the social economy sector. Drawing on a large body of primary data collected through an EU funded project this paper reflects upon the effects of the economic and financial crisis, and how such changes may shed light on the future of the social economy in Scotland.
Keywords:
- social economy,
- devolution,
- policy making,
- redistributive and consensus building policy
Résumé
Cet article examine les origines et les motivations de la riche infrastructure institutionnelle et politique que l’Écosse a développée au cours des décennies précédentes pour soutenir le secteur de l’économie sociale. S’appuyant sur un grand nombre de données primaires collectées dans le cadre d’un projet financé par l’UE ce document se penche sur les effets de la crise économique et financière et sur la façon dont ces changements peuvent éclairer l’avenir de l’économie sociale en Écosse.
Mots-clés :
- économie sociale,
- décentralisation,
- élaboration des politiques,
- politique de redistribution et de recherche de consensus
Resumen
Este documento analiza los orígenes y los motivos detrás de la rica infraestructura institucional y política que Escocia ha desarrollado en décadas anteriores para apoyar el sector de la economía social. Basándose en una gran cantidad de datos primarios recopilados a través de un proyecto financiado por la UE, este documento reflexiona sobre los efectos de la crisis económica y financiera, y cómo tales cambios pueden arrojar luz sobre el futuro de la economía social en Escocia.
Palabras clave:
- política de economía social,
- devolución,
- formulación de políticas,
- redistribución y creación de consenso
Appendices
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