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Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

  • Written by George E. Mitchell, Professor of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, CUNY
imageAbout 82% of Americans said in response to a survey that they give to charity or to people in need.Overearth/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Given that fewer Americans are donating and volunteering and that people in the U.S. appear to be losing trust in one another, it may seem like generosity has eroded in the United States.

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