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Luck and giving

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  • Julio Videras

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This study finds that individuals who consider themselves lucky in finances donate more than individuals who do not consider themselves lucky even after controlling for income, wealth and relevant socio-demographic variables.

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  • Julio Videras, 2005. "Luck and giving," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(15), pages 953-956.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:12:y:2005:i:15:p:953-956
    DOI: 10.1080/13504850500366267
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    1. Sara E. Helms & Brian L. Scott & Jeremy P. Thornton, 2012. "Choosing to give more: experimental evidence on restricted gifts and charitable behaviour," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(8), pages 745-748, May.

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