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As part of Russia’s transformation process of the last decade, the preconditions for the emergence of philanthropic … has been conducted since 2006. We found that giving is a rather well-developed civic practice in Russia, even based on the … number of Russians who make donations. To activate charity, a favorable institutional environment needs to be created in …
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Even though philanthropy tends to be considered a sociological theme rather than an economic one, it poses a number of questions that challenge economists as well. We chose to address the following: How can economists contribute to the theories related to philanthropy? Can we consider voluntary...
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environment in Russia supports competition and to draw attention to the areas where further reform efforts would pay dividends …. The indicators show that, despite improvements in some areas, many aspects of Russia’s regulatory framework are still … practice. In particular, the scores suggest that Russia’s economic performance would greatly benefit from a reduction in the …
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Why are some lobby groups less benign in their external effects than others? Nearly three decades ago, Mancur Olson (1982) proposed that less-encompassing lobby groups with their constituents collectively representing a narrow range of sectors are more apt to seek the types of subsidies,...
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This article explores the issue of program diversification within Russian higher education institutions (HEIs) and its major determining forces. Comparing several historical types of specialized institutions, which were manly formed during the Soviet period, this study highlights two key issues....
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Nonprofit accountability in Russia is becoming increasingly important as nonprofit organizations become more open …
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the statute and the survillance of student centres is conducted by the ministry in charge. The main issue in management of …
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This study analyzes the opinions of the presidents and chancellors of major public universities throughout the United States regarding the development (fund raising )function in their institutions. The chief executive officers of the 40 universities which generated over $20 million in private...
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The Design represents an innovative work of art. Chairs, spoons, teapots could be an example of designed arts. Creativity and daily utility, they both “evolve in” arts. Design Museums are often collections of famous designers, stylists and firms. The supply chain of brands could find an...
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