Ács, Zoltán J., <br/><br/>
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 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographies and index. 
<br/><br/>A conversation --  Creating opportunity --  Entrepreneurship and innovation --  The wealth of nations --  Charity and philanthropy --  American-style capitalism --  The global perspective. 
<br/><br/> "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. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781400846818 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Endowments.<br/>Rich people--Charitable contributions.<br/>Humanitarianism--Economic aspects.<br/>Entrepreneurship--Social aspects.<br/>Capitalism--Social aspects.<br/>Political Science, other.<br/>Political Science.<br/>Social Sciences.<br/>Soziale Probleme, Sozialdienste, Versicherungen.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic Books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV25  / .W497 2013