Tag: Philanthropy and nonprofits
The pitfalls of hospitals seeking donations from their rich patients
Sara Konrath, IUPUI and Reshma Jagsi, University of Michigan
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
Most Americans find a...
How a government-linked foundation could speed the spread of new clean-energy...
David M. Hart, George Mason University
To address climate change over the coming decades, all nations will need to transition to energy resources that emit...
Why Steve Bannon faces fraud charges: 4 questions answered
Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer, University of Notre Dame
Editor’s note: Federal prosecutors in New York have arrested former senior Trump adviser Steve Bannon and three other...
National survey shows that social service nonprofits are trying to help...
Mirae Kim, Georgia State University and Dyana Mason, University of Oregon
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
A recent...
Latest legal hurdle to removing Confederate statues in Virginia: The wishes...
Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond
A controversial statue of Robert E. Lee will remain in place in Richmond, the former capital of the American...
Rich folks aren’t that stingy after all
Benjamin A. Priday, Texas A&M University
At least half of American families have been giving money to charity every year – but that fraction...
Do people become more selfless as they age?
Ulrich Mayr, University of Oregon
Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home?
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EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
