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

Paul Niehaus, an expert in cash transfers and their impact on economic growth and theft levels, discusses the benefits of giving cash directly to people in need and the limitations of traditional philanthropy. He explores the concept of a multiplier effect in cash transfers and its impact on economic growth, as well as concerns and objections to Universal Basic Income (UBI). The chapter also touches on GiveDirectly's fraud case in the DRC and measures to prevent future incidents.