• International variations in rates of giving and propensity to give/volunteer

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First ask: what is the purpose of this comparison?

• Data sources differ (tax, survey self-reports, charity reports)
• Which forms of giving to report:
  • family, local beggars?
  • Giving clothing to Oxfam?
• Much giving is domestic/local, and local needs differ
• Governments services differ by country, contributions to international aid differ
• Religious giving (to churches) is often counted (about 1/3 of US giving), and this is often a fee-for-service Commitment to development index

• Variations in (US) giving over time: fluctuates
• US: most giving is by private donors; 'many people give a small amount and a few people give a large amount' [evidence?]; increasing concentration of giving among the wealthy
• US: religious giving is the largest component (35%) [DR: is this all really voluntary giving?]

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