Is Purchasing Power the Best Way To Help Good Causes? [OPEN THREAD]

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These socially responsible brands help bring philanthropy into mainstream culture. Wearing a pair of TOMS shoes makes a statement, informing onlookers that you support sending shoes to underprivileged kids. But purchasing shoes or a t-shirt that support a charitable cause is not the same as making a flat contribution. When you spend $24 on a

Through your feedback, you told us about several other producers that integrate social causes into their business models. We learned about Kno Clothing, Rosa Loves, Moral Fibers, Sam Soul, TanQ, I Wear Your Shirt and Shop With Meaning. Given the popularity of these models, we had this to ask:

Question: Are you more likely to buy brands connected with charities, and how much good do those brands really do?

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