An analysis of trends in philanthropy as well as the role, profile and intentions of the main players internationally. A downloadable pdf document looks especially at corporate philanthropy.

This comprehensive survey, published in The Economist in February 2006, deals with such issues as the rise of the new philanthropist, the birth of 'philanthrocapitalism', the rise of the social entrepeneur, and 'virtue's intermediaries' - a host of new businesses which are attempting to make the philanthropic market work more effectively.