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beliefs and participation, the relation between the size of the religion and the intensity of its members’ beliefs, religious …We propose a model of religious organizations which relies on the ability of such organi-zations and personal utility … shocks. We show how religious organizations arise endogenously and characterize their features. Specifically, we find that …
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segregation and religious conflicts. -- Economics of Religion ; Religion ; Organizations ; Beliefs … beliefs and participation, the relation between the size of the religion and the intensity of its members’ beliefs, religious …We propose a model of religious organizations which relies on the ability of such organi-zations and personal utility …
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beliefs and participation, the relation between the size of the religion and the intensity of its members’ beliefs, religious …We propose a model of religious organizations which relies on the ability of such organizations and personal utility … shocks. We show how religious organizations arise endogenously and characterize their features. Specifically, we find that …
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This chapter analyses some phenomena in organized religion from the point of view of economics. It is argued that …
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Theoretical debate about the nature of charitable foundations has traditionally become polarized around two distinct conceptual approaches: the non-profit or third sector approach, versus the social economy approach. This research tries to find a common ground between these two approaches, and...
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institutionalized beliefs of war (objective realities) or the war as told. Despite distinct subjective realities, they have shown … participants’ religious beliefs and changing circumstances that come with age, political set-up, economic climate and inter …-marriage among others. Their reactions towards the prevailing issues of war (media war issues, other concepts and beliefs of war …
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Introducing choice and competition in public services was supposed to put citizens in the “driver's seat”, making them in charge of their service provision. Introducing choice often is indeed beneficial for citizens. However, it sometimes also leads to increased inequality among citizens....
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Behavioral public administration is the analysis of public administration from the micro-perspective of individual behavior and attitudes by drawing upon insights from psychology on behavior of individuals and groups. We discuss how scholars in public administration currently draw on theories...
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Regulatory reforms across European countries have attempted to increase consumer welfare by introducing competition and choice into public service markets. But it has been questioned whether reforms have benefited all people equally, suggesting that vulnerable groups of service users are...
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