Altruism equals financial and insurance services

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Sep 15, 202600:11:25News & Politics

Altruistic, or 'for purpose' organisations, have been found to contribute as much to GDP as financial and insurance services. Research has found these enterprises, which are motivated by social, environmental, or communi...

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