Two approaches are used in this research on the economic significance of volunteer work. First, conceptual tools are identified in different branches of economic theory which, applied to volunteer labor, provide rationale for this type of labor and means of evaluating it. Two directions are explored: - the value of time and the notion of opportunity costs, - the theory of collective action. Considering ethic requirements, these approaches are neutral or dedicated to the economic paradigm of self-interested man. This is not wholly satisfactory when speaking of volunteering. Other approaches have to be considered, such as the integration of altruism in the utility function. In the second part, using theoretical notions identified in the first...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has f...
We develop an economic model of association based on voluntary contributions. Different equilibria c...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has fo...
Volunteering is considered first as a gift of time but the world of the gift does not generally fit ...
'The past decade has witnessed a surge in private, volunteer activity across the globe, generating a...
The past decade has witnessed a surge in private, volunteer activity across the globe, generating an...
“Are you a volunteer in any organisation?” is the question we hear the most nowadays. In job intervi...
Abstract: Volunteering constitutes one of the most important pro-social activities. Following Aristo...
International audienceFocusing on the investment motive for volunteer work, this paper examines whet...
'Due to the current scientific, political and also public debate in Germany about the 'future of vol...
Trabalho apresentado em 11 International Conference of theInternational Society for Third Sector Res...
We develop an economic model of association based on voluntary contributions. Different equilibria c...
Voluntary work is a non-remunerated activity, which is usually performed to satisfy a moral need of ...
Volunteering often acts as a stepping stone into a paid position. This paper provides an explanation...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has fo...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has f...
We develop an economic model of association based on voluntary contributions. Different equilibria c...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has fo...
Volunteering is considered first as a gift of time but the world of the gift does not generally fit ...
'The past decade has witnessed a surge in private, volunteer activity across the globe, generating a...
The past decade has witnessed a surge in private, volunteer activity across the globe, generating an...
“Are you a volunteer in any organisation?” is the question we hear the most nowadays. In job intervi...
Abstract: Volunteering constitutes one of the most important pro-social activities. Following Aristo...
International audienceFocusing on the investment motive for volunteer work, this paper examines whet...
'Due to the current scientific, political and also public debate in Germany about the 'future of vol...
Trabalho apresentado em 11 International Conference of theInternational Society for Third Sector Res...
We develop an economic model of association based on voluntary contributions. Different equilibria c...
Voluntary work is a non-remunerated activity, which is usually performed to satisfy a moral need of ...
Volunteering often acts as a stepping stone into a paid position. This paper provides an explanation...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has fo...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has f...
We develop an economic model of association based on voluntary contributions. Different equilibria c...
Volunteering is essential for developed economies. While previous research about volunteering has fo...