It’s the time of year when our personal finances come to the forefront, but not many Americans are aware that the spending and giving habits of the super-rich are having a direct impact on public provision and policy. In this short interview, Billionaire Wilderness author Justin Farrell and Just Giving author Rob Reich explain why, as we’re considering philanthropy, we need to be more discerning than grateful.
About the Authors
Justin Farrell is a professor at Yale University in the School of the Environment. Twitter @J_Farrell Rob Reich is professor of political science and codirector of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University.