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Donors who feel upbeat are more likely to give to charity – new research

  • Written by Nathan W. Chan, Associate Professor of Resource Economics, UMass Amherst
Donors who feel upbeat are more likely to give to charity – new researchFeeling generous?Vera Vita/Moment via Getty Images

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When people feel happier, they’re more likely to donate to charity. That’s what we, two economistswho study what motivates environmentally conscientious consumption and support for free services, found in a n...

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