The Charitable Deduction Games -mimicking Impact Investing

This article explores how the charitable deduction system might implicitly "mimic" aspects of impact investing. It delves into the relationship between charitable giving and the pursuit of measurable social impact. The paper examines the mechanisms and implications of tax deductions for charitable contributions, analysing how they align with or diverge from the principles of impact investing. It also touches upon issues of measurement within the charitable sector and how it relates to achieving tangible societal outcomes.