Literature Review of Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing (2007-2017): Doing Good by Doing Business

This article reviews 260 legal scholarly works published between 2007 and 2017 on social entrepreneurship and impact investing. It identifies common legal themes, areas of consensus, and unsettled issues within these fields. The review highlights a growing interest in the intersection of business and social good, noting that legal scholarship often lags behind practical developments and policymaking. The authors emphasize the need for more legal research to address emerging challenges and opportunities, suggesting that law schools play a crucial role in advancing this scholarship to support the evolving landscape of socially motivated business and capital.