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No WP1318: Giving in France: A philanthropic renewal after decades of distrust
Arthur Gautier (), Anne-Claire Pache () and Valérie Mossel ()
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Arthur Gautier: ESSEC Business School, Postal: Avenue Bernard Hirsch - B.P. 50105, 95021 CERGY-PONTOISE Cedex, FRANCE
Anne-Claire Pache: ESSEC Business School, Postal: Avenue Bernard Hirsch - B.P. 50105, 95021 CERGY-PONTOISE Cedex, FRANCE
Valérie Mossel: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus university, Postal: Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Abstract: In this paper, we provide an outline of the philanthropic landscape in France and analyze the results of a 2009 survey of 4,612 French households about their giving patterns. In the first part, we synthesize knowledge on the history of philanthropy in France, its size and scope, government policy and regulation as well as elements of cultural context. In the second part of the paper, we present a quantitative analysis of recent giving survey data in France, highlighting several determinants on the likelihood to give and the amount donated. Trust towards others, religious beliefs, secondary education, old age and home ownership seem to be the strongest determinants for giving in France. This chapter will be part of the forthcoming Palgrave Research Companion to Global Philanthropy, edited by Pamala Wiepking and Femida Handy.
Keywords: Determinants; France; Giving; Philanthropy
JEL-codes: D64
15 pages, November 2013
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