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Conservatives and liberals are equally likely to fund local causes, but liberals are more apt to also donate to national and global groups – new research

  • Written by Gianluca Grimalda, Researcher of Experimental Economics, Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Conservatives and liberals are equally likely to fund local causes, but liberals are more apt to also donate to national and global groups – new researchSaying you feel a strong national allegiance doesn't mean you will act accordingly.mikiell/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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