Religious organizations provide unique lessons on how private groups can effectively care for local communities’ social needs. Faith-based institutions are less susceptible to moral-hazard problems and provide training for volunteers, who then benefit the larger community with charitable outreach.
Of Credence and Collective Action
Religion’s Comparative Advantages in Social Charity
By Anthony J. Gill
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the Spring 2019 issue of The Independent Review.
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