. In the indirect channel, individualism contributes to charity by reinforcing economic freedom. We use evidence from a …

of North America (EFNA) Index, we examine the state-level correlation between economic freedom and philanthropy in …The correlations between economic freedom and human capabilities (e.g., income, health, education, happiness) are … robust and well-documented. Using panel data for US charitable donations from itemized tax returns and the Economic Freedom …

that societies with high levels of political freedom must also have high levels of economic freedom. In our judgment, the … Hayek-Friedman hypothesis holds up fairly well to historical scrutiny. Using data on economic and political freedom for a … political freedom without relatively high levels of economic freedom. In addition, we find that these cases are diminishing over …

the impact of the religions Judaism, Islam and Christianity, where we are able to differentiate between individuals who …

the impact of the religions Judaism, Islam and Christianity, where we are able to differentiate between individuals who …

guarantor of freedom of conscience. Judaism in the United States illustrates the outcome in a competitive religious environment …. Judaism in Israel illustrates the outcome in a monopoly experiencing potential competition, possibly leading to an oligopoly … structure. -- religion ; religious marketplace ; new paradigm ; monopoly ; competition ; Judaism …