The Responsiveness of Household’s Charitable Donations to Income Changes Across Religious Groups

Authors

Mitch GrenierFollow

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Date

4-22-2020

First Advisor

Ashley Miller

Abstract

This study examines the motivations behind the higher level of charitable donations by the religious by measuring the income elasticity of charitable donations separately for different religious groups and different charitable causes, such as religious organizations, organizations serving the needy or combined purpose organizations.

Comments

Economics Department Honors Thesis

Recommended Citation

Grenier, Mitch, "The Responsiveness of Household’s Charitable Donations to Income Changes Across Religious Groups" (2020). Economics Department Student Scholarship. 5.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/econ_stu_scholarship/5