3 ms·
> The difference is the meaning of "poor". The meaning of "poor" in Africa is someone that may eat once a day or not even that. The company mentioned that foun
by shakna 5y ago
> The difference is the meaning of "poor". The meaning of "poor" in Africa is someone that may eat once a day or not even that.
The company mentioned that found cash programs work, GiveDirectly, works not only on a global scale, but within US borders, with similar results.
- Aunche 5y agoGiveDirectly's studies in developing countries are quite compelling, but I don't believed they've published any studies about the US yet.
- shakna 5y agoTemporarily correct. I am eagerly awaiting the publication of results from "Evaluating one-time cash transfers to U.S. households during the COVID-19 pandemic", which has the trials completed, and analysis underway. However, they have had previous programs of their own that ran in the US, such as their Hurricane Harvey relief programs. (Which haven't turned into research papers).
- fmajid 5y agoMuch more important is the new Child Tax Credit ($3000 per year).