Giving with Confidence
December 27, 2007
One last post on this week’s theme of charitable giving. When Warren Buffett offered a large portion of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he underscored the fact that
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Philanthropy at the Top of the Economic Pyramid
December 26, 2007
In a couple of past posts on philanthropy [Prosperity and Altruism and More on Prosperity and Altruism], I discussed how altruism increases along with per capita income. The people discussed in those
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2007
There is something about religious holidays — no matter one’s beliefs — that seems to bring out the best in people. When it is a holiday like Christmas, with its emphasis on
Thinking of Others this Holiday Season
December 24, 2007
Similar organizations often have similar objectives. Most governments are formed to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, [and] promote the general welfare.” Almost every organized religion has among
Beyond Abu Ghraib
December 21, 2007
You generally have to watch old war films on the Turner Classic Movie channel to see one in which the military is shown in a positive light. More often, the military is
Corruption, Vulture Funds, and the Future of Africa
December 20, 2007
A recent article (perhaps in BusinessWeek) talked about people who had been declared legally bankrupt and yet found themselves having to pay debts they believed had been cancelled by the courts. These
Turkish Raids on PKK should Come as No Surprise
December 19, 2007
Over the past few days, Turkey has executed several air and ground raids against the Kurdish rebel group PKK (which has been widely condemned as a terrorist organization). This probably wouldn’t have
Chasing the Dream — in China
December 18, 2007
Despite all the tough talk being spouted by U.S. presidential candidates about cracking down on illegal immigration, there are still millions of immigrants dreaming of a better life in the United States.
China’s Educational Philosophy
December 17, 2007
Debates about the American education system abound. President Bush touts his “No Child Left Behind” program. Others push for school vouchers so that parents can take their children out of the public
More on Prosperity and Altruism
December 14, 2007
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about entrepreneurs in India who, having obtained a certain level of wealth, have turned their attention and fortunes into doing good [Prosperity and Altruism].
