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Dickensian Philanthrocapitalism

A holiday message for philanthrocapitalists: read some Charles Dickens. The great Victorian’s novels were full of philanthropists, some inspiring, some useless, quite a few downright offensive. They repay careful study, especially for modern givers who wish to avoid repeating the mistakes of a past golden age of philanthropy. Dickens understood the potential, and the pitfalls, […]

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Bah humbug?

The story of Mr Scrooge in Dickens’ Christmas Carol reminds us that the festive season is a time to think about more than the giving of presents to friends and family. This was a theme that Nick Kristof picked up in an article in the New York Times on Saturday, where he called on liberals […]