Browsing HBS Scholarly Articles by Keyword "charitable giving"
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Does Social Connection Turn Good Deeds into Good Feelings? On the Value of Putting the 'Social' in Prosocial Spending
(2013)When are the emotional benefits of generous behavior most likely to emerge? In three studies, we demonstrate that the hedonic benefits of generous spending are most likely when spending promotes positive social connection. ... -
Excusing Selfishness in Charitable Giving: The Role of Risk
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2016)Decisions involving charitable giving often occur under the shadow of risk. A common finding is that potential donors give less when there is greater risk that their donation will have less impact. While this behavior could ...