abstract this article aims to provide theoretical model for analyzing challenge of asymmetric information in the third sector of economy (which is the most important challenge, preventing the growth and development of third sector), using the theoretical foundation of contract theory and incentive theory with regard to the special characteristics of third sector derived by its special structure...

OBJECTIVE To describe the management performance of philanthropic hospitals that operate their own health plans, in comparison with philanthropic hospitals as a whole in Brazil. METHODS The managerial structures of philanthropic hospitals that operated their own health plans were compared with those seen in a representative group from the philanthropic hospital sector, in six dimensions: mana...

Mergers and acquisitions of nonprofit hospitals are on the rise. Proceeds from many of these transactions will endow new health legacy foundations (HLFs). These philanthropic entities have substantial potential for charitable investment in US communities. Research indicates that the greatest improvements in population health can be achieved by addressing underlying social factors. Determining w...

People no longer trust charities as a result of the lack openness, which has caused social investment to stagnate. The donor is unaware how his money being used legally. Mistrust increased by corruption. In this study, decentralised network named Charity-Chain that based on Ethereum blockchain proposed. By employing smart contract-based incentives ensure their impact independently validated and...

While small, the philanthropic portion of the nonprofit sector is an important and rapidly growing component of the U.S . economy. Philanthropic organizations are those privately controlled, tax-exempt nonprofit institutions to which donor contributions are tax deductible . The classification includes religious, educational, health, scientific, cultural, and social service organizations. I Ther...