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Regional Differences in Philanthropy: ESS, EB and GINPS
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Description: This paper explores regional differences in philanthropy. Evidence from various surveys suggests that the practices and traditions in philanthropy differ strongly between countries. In theory, differences between countries in philanthropy can be explained by a plethora of different theories and hypotheses. I review the data currently available, including the ESS2002, paying explicit attention to validity. I apply hierarchical regression models showing that cross-national differences in philanthropy are due mostly to population composition, and not to context effects. The paper concludes with an assessment of the current state of knowledge on regional differences in philanthropy.