Author: Ahmed Abd El Mutaleb Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Green innovation and circular economy (CE) models have emerged as defining pillars of sustainability-oriented transformation across industries and regions. Recent global disruptions—including supply chain volatility, rising energy costs, and the intensification of climate policy—have accelerated interest in designing waste-free systems, regenerative production cycles, and resource-efficient technologi

Author: Lina Moretti – Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Economic inequality has become one of the defining challenges of twenty-first-century capitalism. While governments and international organizations often receive most of the attention, global businesses are increasingly expected to respond to widening income and wealth gaps through fairer value chains, decent work, and socially responsible investment. This article explores the economics of inequality and glob

Innovation is widely recognized as the engine of long-run growth, productivity, and social mobility. Yet many emerging economies struggle to convert ideas into marketable products and services at scale. This article examines the institutional barriers that impede innovation in emerging economies and proposes actionable reforms to unlock inclusive, sustainable growth. Using a theory-informed framework that combines Bourdieu’s forms of capital, world-systems analysis, and insti

Social entrepreneurship has rapidly evolved from a niche practice to a mainstream strategy for addressing complex social and environmental problems. Yet the mechanisms that enable social enterprises to mobilize resources, build trust, and sustain impact remain contested. This article examines social entrepreneurship through Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of social capital and complementary lenses from world-systems analysis and institutional isomorphism. Using a mixed conceptual–a