Advances in Crowdfunding
Research and Practice
by Rotem Shneor, Liang Zhao, Bjørn-Tore Flåten
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Book Description
This open book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of knowledge on the state of crowdfunding research and practice. It considers crowdfunding models and their different manifestations across a variety of geographies and sectors, and explores the perspectives of fundraisers, backers, platforms, and regulators. Gathering insights from a wide range of influential researchers in the field, the book balances concepts, theory, and case studies. Going beyond previous research on crowdfunding, the contributors also investigate issues of community, sustainability, education, and ethics. A vital resource for anyone researching crowdfunding, this book offers readers a deep understanding of the characteristics, business models, user-relations, and behavioural patterns of crowdfunding.This open book is licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY). You can download Advances in Crowdfunding ebook for free in PDF format (6.4 MB).
Book Details
Title
Advances in Crowdfunding
Subject
Business and Management
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Published
2020
Pages
543
Edition
1
Language
English
ISBN13
9783030463083
ISBN10
3030463087
ISBN13 Digital
9783030463090
ISBN10 Digital
3030463095
PDF Size
6.4 MB
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