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Some people donate for love, others for money, says research

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Charities may be able to use these insights into the reasons that different people give.

Imagine that you're running a charity. Suppose you have evidence showing that your charity is highly effective — that you are really making a difference in people's lives. In your fundraising campaign, should you emphasize how effective you are?

In a new study, Yale University economist Dean Karl

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