11 research outputs found
Country Report 2018: United States
Americans generally have a considerable degree of freedom in forming POs, including Constitutional protection of “freedom of association.” People wishing to act collectively do not need to obtain legal recognition in advance, and hundreds of thousands of such “informal” groups are estimated to exist. Anyone can found one
CrossTalk. Panel discussion and debate with Peter Lavelle
Can government welfare be replaced by private charity? How much of an impact do rich people in America make on the lives of the less fortunate? To what degree does the tax code stimulate individuals and companies into making more charitable contributions? And should it? Does charity attempt to replace poor public policy