euergetism
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euergetism
This country and its institutions would greatly benefit from this ancient Greek concept and practice. This was the expectation that the elite would distribute their wealth to the community. Do not expect me to pronounce this word.
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Re: euergetism
This is practiced in the US. It's called being a patron of the arts.
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