Mixed feelings: Theories of and evidence on giving

Journal of Public Economics

Volumn 94, Issue 3-4, 2010, Pages 279-297

  Konow, James ^a  

^a LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Altruism; Equity; Fairness; Happiness; Justice; Matching grants; Need; Warm glow

Indexed keywords

EID: 76949107056     PISSN: 00472727     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpubeco.2009.11.008     Document Type: Article

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