In recent years, America’s position of leadership in the world has been challenged in many ways. One way that may not be familiar is that the country’s position as a leader in higher education, particularly in the fields of science and technology, has been challenged. This is a...

<DIV>This accessible study examines all the major elements of the nonprofit sector of the economy of the United States —health services, educational and research institutions, religious organizations, social services, arts and cultural organizations, and foundations—describing the institutions...</div>

<DIV>The United States is distinctive among Western countries in its reliance on nonprofit institutions to perform major social functions. This reliance is rooted in American history and is fostered by federal tax provisions for charitable giving. In this study, Charles T. Clotfelter demonstrates...</div>