Micro-Diagnosis of the Financial Sustainability Dilemma in Social Enterprises: A Case Analysis Based on Beijing Stars and Rain
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jse.202511613
Author(s)
Yunfan Zhao
Affiliation(s)
Beijing SMIC Private High School, Beijing, China
Abstract
Social enterprises are unique organizations that balance social mission and commercial operation, with their financial sustainability being a subject of significant concern. Existing research predominantly adopts a macro perspective, lacking micro-level financial analysis of specific institutions. This paper takes "Beijing Stars and Rain" as a case study and, by analyzing its multi-year financial data, reveals the practical dilemmas faced by social enterprises from dimensions such as solvency and profitability, thereby offering a novel perspective for understanding their sustainable development challenges.
Keywords
Social Enterprises; Financial Sustainability; Micro-Financial Analysis; Beijing Stars and Rain; Solvency
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