Why philanthropy matters : how the wealthy give, and what it means for our economic well-being /
Ács, Zoltán J.,
Why philanthropy matters : how the wealthy give, and what it means for our economic well-being / Zoltan J. Acs. - Princeton : Princeton University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xv, 249 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographies and index.
A conversation -- Creating opportunity -- Entrepreneurship and innovation -- The wealth of nations -- Charity and philanthropy -- American-style capitalism -- The global perspective.
"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."--Publisher's description.
9781400846818
Endowments.
Rich people--Charitable contributions.
Humanitarianism--Economic aspects.
Entrepreneurship--Social aspects.
Capitalism--Social aspects.
Political Science, other.
Political Science.
Social Sciences.
Soziale Probleme, Sozialdienste, Versicherungen.
Electronic Books.
HV25 / .W497 2013
Why philanthropy matters : how the wealthy give, and what it means for our economic well-being / Zoltan J. Acs. - Princeton : Princeton University Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xv, 249 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographies and index.
A conversation -- Creating opportunity -- Entrepreneurship and innovation -- The wealth of nations -- Charity and philanthropy -- American-style capitalism -- The global perspective.
"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."--Publisher's description.
9781400846818
Endowments.
Rich people--Charitable contributions.
Humanitarianism--Economic aspects.
Entrepreneurship--Social aspects.
Capitalism--Social aspects.
Political Science, other.
Political Science.
Social Sciences.
Soziale Probleme, Sozialdienste, Versicherungen.
Electronic Books.
HV25 / .W497 2013