How do we study crowdfunding? An overview of methods and introduction to new research agenda

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How do we study crowdfunding? An overview of methods and introduction to new research agenda

Journal Title: Journal of Management and Business Administration. Central Europe - Year 2018, Vol 26, Issue 1

Abstract

Purpose: Crowdfunding is a global phenomenon of rising signifcance and impact on different areas of business and social life, investigated across many academic disciplines. The goal of the article is to present the variety of methods applied in crowdfunding research, assess their strengths and weaknesses, offer the typology of methodological approaches, and suggest the most promising direction for further studies. Research limitations/implications: The overview renders crowdfunding studies more accessible for potential newcomers to the feld and strengthens transdisciplinary discussion on crowdfunding. Despite the broad variety of the analyzed articles that reﬂect the newest trends, the sample is not representative in the statistical meanings of the term.

Authors and Affiliations

Agata Stasik, Ewa Wilczyńska

Keywords

crowdfunding; fntech; methodology; Internet research; big data

EP ID EP271543
DOI 10.7206/jmba.ce.2450-7814.219
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