All material (c) The Altruistic Economist (2009)

Welcome to the Altruistic Economist.

What does altruism and charity have to do with economics?

The economics of charities is a small but growing area of economics. This site aims to provide an overview of the economics of charities and nonprofit organisations. It outlines the current theories, empirical evidence, and influential publications.

We also have a blog, with regular updates and comments on economics and the voluntary sector.