Why Philanthropy Matters: How the Wealthy Give, and What It Means for Our Economic Well-Being

by Zoltan J. Acs

Book Overview

The hidden role of philanthropy in enriching America's prosperity--and the world's

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691148627
• ISBN13: 9780691148625
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.7"