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Author:   Giulia Neri-Castracane ,  Giuseppe Ugazio
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   1.140kg
ISBN:  

9781032903019

ISBN 10:   1032903015
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   13 May 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I: Philanthropy and motivations to give 1. Philanthropy at the crossroads of its diverse philosophical origins 2. Moral responsibility: a theory based on power and expectations 3. Can we ignore the plight of distant strangers in need? 4. Jon Elster on the warm glow: altruism, self-image and the instrumental value of giving 5. Critiquing the critics: a theoretical exploration of philanthropy criticism 6. Comparison of statistical methodologies for philanthropic studies 7. The neuroscience of philanthropic behavior 8. Affective philanthropy Part II: Philanthropy, Business and Entrepreneurship 9. The “philanthropic” duties of the board of directors in the new paradigm of responsible capitalism 10. CSR 4.0 - toward a constitutionalization of powers: a legal and economic perspective 11. The “neutrality” of the purpose of Swiss companies: a prodromal element for a stakeholders’ primacy conception 12. From social enterprises to sustainable enterprises 13. The role of family offices and family philanthropy in building legacies 14. Tax incentives for corporate philanthropy: addressing conflicts of interest – Swiss legal insights 15. Overcoming tax barriers to philanthropy and social entrepreneurship Part III: Philanthropy and finance for the common good 16. Regulation of impact investing by foundations: the Swiss and US perspectives 17. Impact investing: the need for impact performance measurement 18. Social impact bonds (SIBs): an innovative financing tool for social change 19. Facing the climate crisis: the environmental transition of the philanthropic sector in Europe 20. Good practices in water management and protection: a code of conduct for corporations 21. Trajectories and provenances as challenges to philanthropy: when new roles and relationships emerge in museums 22. Role of philanthropic foundations and associations for the arts and culture 23. Philanthropy and international law Part IV: Governance and Philanthropy 24. Philanthropy and institutional trust 25. Trust-based philanthropy: new buzzword or paradigm shift? 26. Best practices for good foundation governance 27. The restructuring and further developing of foundations 28. Essay on board compensation of Swiss tax-exempt foundations 29. Diversity and the law in not-for-profit organizations 30. Data protection, governance, and philanthropy 31. Power and equity in philanthropy 32. Philanthropy and democracy: an inquiry into the varieties of philanthropic models

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Giulia Neri-Castracane is a Professor of Corporate and Foundation Law at the University of Geneva, affiliated with the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy. With extensive experience as a Swiss-qualified corporate lawyer, her research and teaching focus on philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, governance, sustainable business, ESG, and impact from a legal perspective. Currently, she serves as the director of the commercial law department at the University of Geneva and holds positions on several internal and external committees and boards. Giuseppe Ugazio is a Professor in Behavioral Philanthropy and Finance at the Geneva Finance Research Institute, Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Geneva. He holds two doctorates, one in philosophy and the other in neuro-economics. His interdisciplinary research studies the neuropsychological mechanisms that influence complex human social behavior. He is pioneering research on creating synergies between philanthropy and artificial intelligence, unveiling the potential of this technology to support philanthropic organizations.

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