Author: James, Estelle
Publication Year: 1980
Media Type: Report
Summary:
The purpose of this short discussion paper is to outline some of the major issues concerning cross-subsidization within nonprofit organizations (NPO's). The questions the author addresses are: What is meant by cross-subsidization and why is it a key characteristic of NPO's? Is there empirical evidence that it exists? Why do we care about cross-subsidization, i.e., what are its implications for efficiency, equity and for our ability to predict NPO response to a changing economic environment?
Abstract:
The purpose of this short discussion paper is to outline some of the major issues concerning cross-subsidization within nonprofit organizations (NPO's). The questions the author addresses are: What is meant by cross-subsidization and why is it a key characteristic of NPO's? Is there empirical evidence that it exists? Why do we care about cross-subsidization, i.e., what are its implications for efficiency, equity and for our ability to predict NPO response to a changing economic environment?
Arts & Intersections:
Categories: Financial Management
ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Series Title:
Edition:
URL:
SBN/ISSN:
Pages: 19
Resources:
PUBLISHER INFORMATION
Name: Yale University, Institution for Social and Policy Studies
Website URL: http://www.yale.edu/isps