Who Cares? Effects of Partisanship & Political Ideology On Charitable Giving Behavior

Abstract

How does partisanship and political ideology effect charitable giving behavior? This paper explores the extent to which partisanship and political ideology effects charitable giving behavior, focusing on the amount donated to charity, the willingness to give, and the willingness to volunteer. Using the General Social Survey (GSS), I found differences in charitable giving behavior on partisan and political ideology lines. Specifically, my results showed that Republicans and self-identified conservatives donate more to charity than Democrats and self-identified liberals.