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Chapter 1 Introduction to the Economics of Giving, Altruism and Reciprocity
Kolm, Serge-Christophe - In: Handbook of the economics of giving, altruism and …, (pp. 1-122). 2006
(which they sometimes also create); and in charity and specific organizations. Altruism has various origins: it can be …Altruism, giving and pro-social conduct, and reciprocity, are the basis of the existence and performance of societies … hedonistic or natural altruism in empathy, affection, sympathy, emotional contagion, pity, and compassion; or normative altruism …
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Chapter 18 Philanthropy
Andreoni, James - In: Handbook of the economics of giving, altruism and …, (pp. 1201-1269). 2006
Philanthropy is one of the enduring areas of economic research. Why would people work hard only to give their earnings away? The paper explores the theoretical foundations, as well as the empirical and policy research on philanthropy. This paper reviews over 25 years worth of economic research,...
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Are Americans and Indians more altruistic than the Japanese and Chinese? : evidence from a new international survey of bequest plans
Horioka, Charles - 2014
This paper discusses three alternative assumptions concerning household preferences (altruism, self-interest, and a … desirability of stimulative fiscal policies, public pensions, and inheritance taxes. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010354604
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Equity Versus Warm Glow in Intergenerational Giving
Sadrieh, Abdolkarim - 2004
In different treatments of an intergenerational common resource experiment, monetary payoff maximization by each generation causes either negative or positive externalities for future generations. Two behavioral types have been observed previously in single generation games: equity motivated...
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Paraísos Fiscales, Wealth Taxation, and Mobility
Agrawal, David R.; Foremny, Dirk; Martínez-Toledano, Clara - 2021
This paper analyzes the effect of wealth taxation on mobility and the consequences for tax revenue and wealth inequality. We exploit the unique decentralization of the Spanish wealth tax system in 2011—after which all regions levied positive tax rates except for Madrid—using linked...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013234196
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Paraísos Fiscales, Wealth Taxation, and Mobility
Agrawal, David R.; Foremny, Dirk; Martínez-Toledano, Clara - 2021
This paper analyzes the effect of decentralized wealth taxation on mobility and the consequences for tax revenue and wealth inequality. Using linked administrative data, we exploit the decentralization of the Spanish wealth tax -- after which all regions except Madrid levied positive tax rates....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013240060
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How inheriting affects bequest plans
Stark, Oded; Nicinska, Anna - 2015
inheritance provides which account for its impact on the intention to bequeath; it is rather the family tradition of bequeathing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011349415
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Altruistic and Selfish Motivations of Charitable Giving : Case of the Hometown Tax Donation System
Yamamura, Eiji - 2017
In Japan's hometown tax donation system, people can donate to municipalities where they are not resident and in return receive reciprocal gifts from the local governments of those municipalities. A large part of the donated amount can be deducted from their income and residence taxes. This study...
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A note on the economics of philanthropy
Monnet, Nathalie; Panizza, Ugo - 2017
This note starts with a short review of the economic literature on philanthropy. Next, it provides some estimates of philanthropic giving in advanced and middle-income economies and discusses how innovative financial instruments can leverage charitable giving. The note concludes with a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011739078
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Is the selfish life-cycle model more applicable in Japan and, if so, why? : a literature survey
Horioka, Charles - 2020
The selfish life-cycle model or hypothesis is, together with the dynasty or altruism model, the most widely used …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012291218