Title: Better Alone than in Bad Company? The Impact of Nonprofit Organizations in Brazil
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This research analyzes the effects of nonprofit organizations – working alone or in partnership with the government – on human development and income inequality in Brazil. Governance studies assume that government-nonprofit collaboration leads to improved societal outcomes. This research tests this hypothesis in 5,562 Brazilian municipalities using ordinary least squares regressions and spatial models. Spatial analysis enables the identification of specific effects occurring across different regions. The findings indicate that government-nonprofit collaborations in Brazil are associated with higher income inequality and are not significantly affecting human development. Nonprofits from relevant fields, such as religious and cultural organizations, affect human development and income inequality differently across the country. These results enable a more realistic analysis of governance arrangements, considering their impact over communities and the local realities.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-06-08
Language: en
Type: article
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