Abstract
This paper seeks to analyze and understand the dynamics between charitable donations and income inequality in the United States. Through the theoretical lens of financialization and income inequality, we analyze data from the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics. We utilize probabilistic regression models to find and compare the impact of demographics on the likelihood of an American household donating to charity. Our results show that age, sex, and income have positive impacts on donation likelihoods, while non-white racial groups can be seen having a lower probability of donation. Analyzing household data from lower-income groups allows for a recognizing of the impacts that income inequality has on philanthropy from a donor side population that has scarcely been looked at before.
First Advisor
Garrett Milam
Date of Completion
Fall 12-2020
Degree Type
Thesis
Language
English
Rights
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Date of Award
Spring 5-16-2021
Institution
University of Puget Sound
Recommended Citation
Evans, Drew, "Understanding Philanthropy and Inequality in the United States through Probabilistic Regressions" (2020). Economics Theses. 110.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/economics_theses/110