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#169 – Paul Niehaus on whether cash transfers cause economic growth, and keeping theft to acceptable levels

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Cash Transfers: A New Paradigm in Aid

This chapter discusses the efficacy of cash transfers in comparison to traditional aid methods, focusing on their potential to innovate practices within organizations like USAID. The speakers examine the economic ripple effects of cash aid on communities and the importance of data-driven approaches in advocating for budget reallocations towards these programs. Key findings reveal substantial benefits of cash transfers, including significant multipliers on economic output and the potential for a cultural shift in how foreign aid is implemented.

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