Screen LibraryWhy philanthropy matters : how the wealthy give, and what it means for our economic well-being /
"Philanthropy has long been a distinctive feature of American culture, but its crucial role in the economic well-being of the nation--and the world--has remained largely unexplored. Why Philanthropy Matters takes an in-depth look at philanthropy as an underappreciated force in capitalism, measu...
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Princeton University Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Princeton : |
| Publication Dates: | [2013] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"Philanthropy has long been a distinctive feature of American culture, but its crucial role in the economic well-being of the nation--and the world--has remained largely unexplored. Why Philanthropy Matters takes an in-depth look at philanthropy as an underappreciated force in capitalism, measures its critical influence on the free-market system, and demonstrates how American philanthropy could serve as a model for the productive reinvestment of wealth in other countries. Factoring in philanthropic cycles that help balance the economy, Zoltan Acs offers a richer picture of capitalism, and a more accurate backdrop for considering policies that would promote the capitalist system for the good of all."--Jacket. |
| Carrier Form: | xv, 249 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9780691148625 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0691148627 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | HV25 |
| CLC: | C913.7 |
| Call Number: | C913.7/A187 |
| Contents: | A conversation -- Creating opportunity -- Entrepreneurship and innovation -- The wealth of nations -- Charity and philanthropy -- American-style capitalism -- The global perspective -- Changing the tax laws -- Pledge letters. |