The paper "Social Innovation: Buzz Word or Enduring Term?" by Eduardo Pol and Simon Ville explores the concept of social innovation, a term that has gained prominence in recent years. The authors argue that while some analysts view social innovation as a vague or passing fad, others see it as a significant type of innovation that can have a critical impact on social performance. They propose a working definition of social innovation as any new idea that has the potential to improve either the quality or quantity of life. This definition distinguishes social innovation from business innovation, which is typically driven by profit motives. The paper also highlights the importance of government support for certain types of social innovations, particularly those that address needs not met by the market. The authors emphasize the need for interdisciplinary communication and terminological discipline to enhance the understanding and effectiveness of social innovation. They conclude by suggesting that government intervention is necessary to encourage the creation of pure social innovations, which are innovations that do not show potential profits but can significantly benefit society.The paper "Social Innovation: Buzz Word or Enduring Term?" by Eduardo Pol and Simon Ville explores the concept of social innovation, a term that has gained prominence in recent years. The authors argue that while some analysts view social innovation as a vague or passing fad, others see it as a significant type of innovation that can have a critical impact on social performance. They propose a working definition of social innovation as any new idea that has the potential to improve either the quality or quantity of life. This definition distinguishes social innovation from business innovation, which is typically driven by profit motives. The paper also highlights the importance of government support for certain types of social innovations, particularly those that address needs not met by the market. The authors emphasize the need for interdisciplinary communication and terminological discipline to enhance the understanding and effectiveness of social innovation. They conclude by suggesting that government intervention is necessary to encourage the creation of pure social innovations, which are innovations that do not show potential profits but can significantly benefit society.