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• How does the concept of social innovation relate to theories of social change generally, especially in relation to discontinuities and disruptive change (e.g. revolutions) and more gradual changes (e.g. reforms)? • Which theories and models of economic and social change are best suited for the study of social innovation and how can they be applied empirically? • How does social innovation challenge innovation theory in that they are typically promoted under conditions of relative non-rivalry and non-competition, that is within innovation actor settings marked by collaboration? • What are the effects of social innovation in fields that have received increasing attention: microfinance, social impact bonds, fair trade, sustainable agriculture and fashion, decentralised energy production etc? • How does social innovation relate to and promote other sought after social outcomes such as justice, political stability or economic prosperity?