Center on Wealth and Philanthropy

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Social Welfare Research Institute becomes Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
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With the trillions in real estate and stock market wealth that has been lost over the last two years, it is easy to lose sight of a trend continuing below the surface of the turmoil: the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in U.S. history. Research by Center on Wealth and Philanthropy Director Paul Schervish and Associate Director John Havens is featured by Forbes.

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Toward the end of an annual conference at Boston College on the state of philanthropy, sociologist Paul Schervish paused to reflect. During last year’s conference, held in October, the Dow Jones stock market index dropped 500 points, he told the audience. Schervish asked if anyone knew today’s market report.

Click here to read a full account of the Center's past conference, "Wealth and Giving in the Current Economic Climate"