Welfare Works Better than Bootstraps
In Britain, the social safety net allows people who fall into poverty to pull themselves out. Americans who become poor are more likely to stay that way.
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Turning a Profit by Helping the Poor
Politically radical social workers didn’t expect to be working in a bank any more than white-collar bankers expected to be holding meetings in a crowded public market.
Economic Influence
Private foundations that finance education in developing countries need to be more transparent in their mission and impact.
Combining Warmth and Competence
People tend to perceive organizations as being either warm or competent, not both—and they are much more likely to do business with the competent one.
Positive Distraction Workforce
Habitat International has grown its bottom line using a largely disabled workforce.
Review
Review
Who Are the Change Makers?
Driving Social Change: How to Solve the World’s Toughest Problems by Paul C. Light
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One Nation Under Gods
American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us by Robert D. Putnam & David E. Campbell
Economic Development
In India, Banking of Self-Service
New micro-deposit ATMs are being deployed to reach India's unbanked.