Many businesses track repeat transactions on a discrete-time basis. These include: (1) companies where transactions can only occur at fixed regular intervals, (2) firms that frequently associate transactions with specific events (e.g., a charity that records whether or not supporters respond to...

<title>Abstract</title> Despite significant government efforts to bolster individual philanthropy, giving by individuals (as a percentage of household income) has remained remarkably static and participation in many western countries is declining. This article explores the role that governments might play in...