(Partial) fields merging: The case of the social economy field in the EU

Key Points

• The merging of fields reveals potential benefits for stakeholder collaboration, enhancing the social economy landscape.
• Key findings highlight that effective merging can lead to improved resource allocation and innovation within the EU sector.
• Analysis of several cases illustrates the dynamics of fields merging in the social economy, emphasizing practical examples.
• Implications include a call for more structured approaches in stakeholder engagements for sustainable outcomes.