Abstract
Discussing the issues of 'new public commons' from the aspect of providing social services, we need to analyze new types of welfare service operators, such as nonprofit organizations, community businesses, or social enterprises. We also need to consider business forms under the policy of 'new public commons.' In order to think about these issues, we should explain the reason why new types of enterprises have received a great deal of attention in social policymaking. It is essential to reconsider both the features of new types of enterprises, and the differences between the new types of enterprise and traditional providers. This paper reviews the studies of nonprofits in Japan. It is intended to provide answers to the following questions: What are the main features or principles of management in non-profit organizations ? What is 'new' in nonprofit organizations ? What is the 'new public commons' ?
