Resources

Business on the Edge

Drs. Bartkus and Block published their research and case studies in their 2024 book Business on the Edge: How to Turn a Profit and Improve Lives in the World’s Toughest Places. From helping Colombian farmers transition to growing produce instead of coca to disrupting human trafficking rings by creating more construction jobs in the Philippines, Business on the Edge proves businesses can make money while advancing corporate social responsibility, environmental conservation, and social justice. They outline their process for generating opportunities, detailing both successes and failures in launching over eighty growth-oriented business solutions in thirty countries.

Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world experience, Business on the Edge shows how businesses can reduce risks, cut costs, and increase profits, all while creating economic opportunities that transform communities.