Giving with impure altruism: Applications to charity and Ricardian equivalences

Abstract

The article explores the historical evolution of smallpox, a once-dreaded disease that plagued humanity for centuries. It traces the efforts to control and eventually eradicate smallpox, highlighting the contributions of individuals, organizations, and governments in developing vaccines, implementing vaccination programs, and raising awareness about the disease. The article emphasizes the global cooperation and collaboration that led to the successful eradication of smallpox, underscoring its significance as a major public health achievement. – AI-generated abstract.