The doctoral thesis explores the comprehensive process of public policy, encompassing the evolution, influence of policy entrepreneurs and policy evaluation of the social economy (SE) in the Republic of Korea. The research is divided into three key studies.
The first study involves examining the paradigm shift in SE public policies in the Republic of Korea. Specifically, it delves into the changes and advancements that have occurred in the field of Korean SE policy, exploring its development and growth. By employing qualitative analysis methods, the study comprehensively assesses 1,036 public policy measures, covering various types of SE organisations.
The second study focuses on the influential role of policy entrepreneurs in shaping SE policies in South Korea. Specifically, it aims to examine the presence and impact of policy entrepreneurs within the Korean SE sector, analysing 423 news articles from eighteen diverse media outlets over two decades.
Finally, the third research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Social Economy Business Survey Index as an advanced instrument for policymaking and policy-evaluation in the SE sector. Specifically, it seeks to investigate its development, unique characteristics relative to other similar tools, and its role.
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