Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-369) and index.

An introduction to Canada's social economy -- Social economy businesses -- Community economic development -- Social enterprises -- Public sector non-profits -- Civil society organizations -- Organizational design and governance strategies -- Financing -- Social accounting and accountability.

In Understanding the Social Economy, Quarter, Mook, and Armstrong integrate a wide array of organizations founded upon a social mission - social enterprises, nonprofits, co-operatives, credit unions, and community development associations - under the rubric of the 'social economy.'.