The economics of philanthropy : donations and fundraising / edited by Kimberley Scharf and Mirco Tonin.

Experts bring economic tools to bear on philanthropic activities, addressing topics that range from the determinants of giving to the effectiveness of fundraising techniques. Economists are increasingly aware of the need to better understand philanthropic activities. In this book, economists address...

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Other Authors: Scharf, Kimberly A. (Kimberly Ann), 1961- (Editor), Tonin, Mirco, 1976- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : The MIT Press, 2018
Series:CESifo seminar series.
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