| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 249 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A conversation -- Creating opportunity -- Entrepreneurship and innovation -- The wealth of nations -- Charity and philanthropy -- American-style capitalism -- The global perspective. |
| 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."--Publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Endowments.
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Endowments. |
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Rich people -- Charitable contributions.
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Rich people -- Charitable contributions. |
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Rich people. |
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Humanitarianism -- Economic aspects.
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Humanitarianism. |
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Entrepreneurship -- Social aspects.
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Entrepreneurship -- Social aspects. |
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Entrepreneurship. |
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Capitalism -- Social aspects.
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Capitalism -- Social aspects. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ács, Zoltán J. Why philanthropy matters. Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2013 9780691148625 (DLC) 2012031852 (OCoLC)805831545 |
| ISBN |
9781400846818 (electronic book) |
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1400846811 (electronic book) |
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9780691148625 |
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0691148627 |
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