Plithogenic Hypothesis in Social Innovation: An Analysis of Its Evolution and Its Relationship with the Social Economy

Abstract

The paper examines the connection between social innovation, social enterprises, and the social economy using the plithogenic hypothesis as a framework. The text highlights a significant deficiency in the existing body of research, specifically pointing out the lack of a unified approach that combines many views to thoroughly evaluate the influence of social innovation on economic growth. The study utilizes sophisticated analytical tools to investigate the interplay between these variables and their impact on the wider social economy. The results demonstrate that although there is a growing acknowledgment of the significance of social innovation and companies, the absence of precise definitions and techniques presents substantial obstacles. The paper provides a novel theoretical framework that integrates the plithogenic hypothesis into the analysis of the social economy. Additionally, it offers practical suggestions for improving policy formulation and strategy creation. The objective of this strategy is to maximize the beneficial effects of social innovation on economic and social development, by enhancing both theoretical understanding and practical implementation in the field.