The competitive action of non-profit legal entities (and the freedom to carry out economic activities)

This paper examines whether nonprofit organizations can engage in economic activities not directly related to altruistic or charitable objectives within the legal framework of Peru, thereby challenging the traditional perception that these entities should be limited to charitable&a...

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Autor: Pazos Hayashida, Javier Mihail
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Perú
Institución:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Repositorio:Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/29756
Acceso en línea:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/themis/article/view/29756
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Non-profit legal entities
Economic activity
Associations
Foundations
Committees
Personas jurídicas sin fines de lucro
Actividad económica
Asociaciones
Fundaciones
Comités
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Sumario:This paper examines whether nonprofit organizations can engage in economic activities not directly related to altruistic or charitable objectives within the legal framework of Peru, thereby challenging the traditional perception that these entities should be limited to charitable activities.It explores the intersection between profit motive and economic activity, emphasizing the private autonomy that allows these organizations to define their own goals and activities.In summary, this study highlights how these organizations contribute to development through their active participation in the market, highlighting their integral role in the contemporary economy and society.