Effective altruism and the human mind the clash between impact and intuition

Using recent research and empirical evidence to give quantifiable psychological explanations for why people donate vast amounts of money to charities with limited impact, known as ineffective giving, this resource unpacks the influence of misconceptions, cognitive biases, preferences for emotionally...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Schubert, Stefan (Editor), editor (editor), Caviola, Lucius, editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Oxford University Press [2024]
Edición:First edition
Colección:Oxford scholarship online.
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Sumario:Using recent research and empirical evidence to give quantifiable psychological explanations for why people donate vast amounts of money to charities with limited impact, known as ineffective giving, this resource unpacks the influence of misconceptions, cognitive biases, preferences for emotionally appealing but ineffective charities, and offers strategies for overcoming the obstacles that contribute to the problem.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (193 pages)
Público:Specialized.
ISBN:9780197757406
9780197757383
9780197757390