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Why tech bros are trying to give away all their money (kind of)

3/27/23, The Indicator (9:29)

Link: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/24/1165958666/why-tech-bros-are-trying-to-give-away-all-their-money-kind-of

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Summary: If economics and philanthropy had a baby, it would be Effective Altruism. The Indicator explores this movement to maximize the potential of charitable donations, and also discusses its critiques. In the Teaching Idea, students use an “Impact Calculator” to explore how “effective” of an impact their hypothetical $100 will have.

Posted March 28, 2023 by ishanitewari in Ethics, Utility

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The Charity That Just Gives People Money   Leave a comment

Bernard Omondi got $1,000 from GiveDirectly.Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/08/16/212645252/episode-480-the-charity-that-just-gives-people-money

Summary: The GiveDirectly charity gives money to the poor and asks for nothing in return. The Planet Money team takes a quick look at this strategy.

Original Air Date: August 16, 2013

Length: 6 minutes 12 seconds

Prompt: Make a list of pros and cons for this strategy of aid to developing regions of the world.

Posted April 3, 2015 by ndelmonaco1 in Ethics, Inequality, Politics & economics

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