According to the Giving Institute, What Was the Pattern in American

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the Giving Institute, what was the pattern in American contributions to charity from 2007-2010?

• A) down by $17 billion
• B) up by $10 billion
• C) unchanged
• D) unchanged, but fragmented due to competition.
• E) double

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