Little academic research exists on the juncture of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. The Kauffman-funded book, Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurs' Engagement in Philanthropy, explores how and why successful entrepreneurs become engaged in philanthropy.
Available in hardcopy and ebook, the book includes a compilation of essays by 31 academics and experts who offer an understanding of entrepreneurs in their for-profit world and an understanding of the world of philanthropy. The essays address the motivations that drive entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and the social and political environments that are conducive to their success.
