The Greater Good - How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism (Paperback)

"Masterly on the way philanthropy works."
-"The New York Observer"
For more than a century, the United States has stood as a beacon of prosperity and democracy, proof that big business and big dreams could flourish side by side. Yet few Americans realize the crucial role that generosity plays in keeping that fragile balance.
A leading voice for community development, scholar and former Connecticut College president Claire Gaudiani examines the crucial role of philanthropy in American prosperity. She traces the entrepreuneurial spirit of altruism, finding that generous gifts have powerfully invested in the most critical ingredients of the American economy: people, property, and ingenuity. Rather than pitting the capitalists against the populists, Gaudiani draws a blueprint for a just future, full of opportunities, based on giving.
"The Greater Good "is a passionate, pragmatic, and optimistic manifesto for revitalizing the promise of the American economy.

General

Imprint:	Holt McDougal
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2004
First published:	September 2004
Authors:	Claire Gaudiani
Dimensions:	213 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-8050-7692-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Macroeconomics > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic systems > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Non-profitmaking organizations Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > Economic geography Promotions
LSN:	0-8050-7692-1
Barcode:	9780805076929

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