Public Policy for Philanthropy: Catching the Wave or Creating a Backwater, Routledge Companion to Philanthropy. London: Routledge, 2016. (original) (raw)

The paper analyzes the role of public policy in shaping philanthropy across various countries, highlighting the significance of tax incentives in encouraging charitable giving. It discusses the implications of different regulatory frameworks for nonprofits, the importance of transparency and accountability, and the impact of governmental philosophies on fostering a culture of philanthropy. The evolving dynamics within third sectors, including the hybridization of philanthropic entities and the responses to mandated distribution rates, are also examined.