Amy Schiller

author of The Price of Humanity: How Philanthropy Went Wrong and How to Fix It

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The holiday season is often a time for tax-deductible, charitable contributions. But those pleas may do more harm than good, says author Amy Schiller.

Giving to homeless shelters or food banks may inadvertently contribute to poverty

The holiday season is often a time for tax-deductible, charitable contributions. But those pleas may do more harm than good, says author Amy Schiller.

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