Social Impact Bonds: Lessons from the Field
In piloting social impact bonds, governments have already yielded some lessons from the field.
In piloting social impact bonds, governments have already yielded some lessons from the field.
Philanthropy is not sufficient and taxation is necessary.
Conflict between social enterprises and government comes down to a simple matter of market overlap.
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
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We must use our scarce resources to serve disenfranchised people’s needs and demand that evidence of results play a greater role in funding decisions.
Will this Digital Literacy Corps be a 21st Century Peace Corps?
It is still necessary today to protect against the power of factions; it is vital this critical aspect of American democracy is restored.
As a society, we should not encourage the replacement of public responsibilities by private philanthropy.