The Strong Effect of Weak Ties
Social connections help drive protest mobilization—as long as those connections aren't too close.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
In Aid of Conflict?
International food assistance can lead to a spike in the occurrence of armed conflict within a country.
How Fair Trade Grew
Variances in the experience of producer countries strongly affect how fair trade markets have evolved.
As Giving Goes Global
Philanthropic activity is increasing worldwide in ways that reflect a shared ethos of humanitarian "virtue."
Social Work as a Social Wedge
In China, a new kind of NGO has started to embed the values of civil society in its provision of social services.
The Stories That NGOs Tell
Traditional aid organizations and newer, more volunteer-driven groups view their work in notably different ways.
Big Box Protests Can Be a Big Deal
Community activists have a lot of potential influence on whether large retailers enter a local market.
Auditing the Auditors
Simple steps to reduce conflicts of interest can improve both pollution reporting and regulatory compliance.
Not “Better Than Nothing”
Combining charity with financial gain can seriously tarnish others’ appreciation of altruistic efforts.
The Upside of CSR
For companies, higher levels of social performance often translate into improved access to funding.