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Maximising impact: Open Philanthropy’s approach to choosing causes
If a grantmaking organisation wants to select problems based on a general measure of impact per dollar spent, how should it approach this goal?
Helping vulnerable populations through adaptive field experiments
An adaptive field experiment aiming to integrate Syrian refugees into urban labour markets in Jordan sheds light on the effectiveness of different policies, while targeting the welfare of experimental participants.
Heatwaves ripple into the financial system
Evidence from Mexico shows that extreme heat leads to increased delinquency rates, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises. Policy must address these risks, coupling climate resilience with enhanced credit access for vulnerable firms.
The impacts of large-scale affirmative action at elite universities
Evidence from an elite university in Brazil that began reserving 45% of its admission slots for low-income and minority applicants shows that the policy increased early-career earnings for disadvantaged students, yet it also reduced the earnings of t...
