You’re thinking about a different question (is the employee doing the most good they can?) than I am (is the employer doing the most good they can?). Paying less and donating the remainder is in the employer’s choice set, so I don’t think the employee’s charitable contributions are a justification for paying more than peers do.
You’re thinking about a different question (is the employee doing the most good they can?) than I am (is the employer doing the most good they can?). Paying less and donating the remainder is in the employer’s choice set, so I don’t think the employee’s charitable contributions are a justification for paying more than peers do.
True! Employers paying more will more easily attract people who want to donate more, but I do not think this plays a meaningful role in setting pay.