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Direct linkPeifer, Jared L. – Social Forces, 2010
Religious individuals commonly make sizable monetary sacrifices by contributing to their congregations. This social action resides in the overlap of religious and economic realms of behavior, creating a certain tension. Following a Weberian approach to social inquiry, I treat religious giving as social action whereby individuals direct their…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Sharing Behavior, Donors, Religious Factors
