Experiments Investigating Fundraising and Charitable Contributors

Authors:

Gail Brown, Colleen Schuerlein

ISBN Number:

0762313013

Price:

GBP 66

Part of the Research in Experimental Economics Series, this volume consists of nine papers that use experimental and theoretical tools to examine issues pertaining to charitable auctions and fundraising.

In recent years, the revenue-generating effects of different fundraising techniques have been a subject of increasing policy interest as private, religious and state originations have come to rely increasingly on fundraising activities for revenues. Experimental methods provide an ideal context for conducting the dialogue between economists, fundraisers and policymakers regarding the revenue and social consequences of alternative fundraising methods.

Themes explored in the volume include the structure of charity auctions, charity lotteries, fund drives as well as some of broader issues underlying charitable behaviour.