The Role and Sustainability of Social Enterprises in the Hungarian Economy

György Kocziszky; Zsolt Harangozó

doi:10.32976/stratfuz.2024.47

Authors

György Kocziszky Metropolitan University
Zsolt Harangozó University of Miskolc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32976/stratfuz.2024.47

Keywords:

social innovation, disparity, sustainability, entrepreneurship

Abstract

The economies of the Central and Eastern European countries have suffered a significant decline as a result of the geopolitical changes of 1989-90. A number of enterprises with low efficiency, obsolete technology and product structure closed down. The lack of new productive capacity led to a sharp rise in unemployment. The recession, inflation and employment problems particularly affected Hungary's regions. A series of social enterprises have been set up to improve employment in disadvantaged municipalities, as a result of local and government initiatives. In their study, the authors review their spatial distribution, their impact on the local economy and society, and the challenges related to the sustainability of their operations.

Author Biographies

György Kocziszky, Metropolitan University

Professor, Rector

Zsolt Harangozó, University of Miskolc

PhD, Senior Lecturer

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