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Abraham Rowe
Researcher and writer focused on effective philanthropy and charitable impact; author of the essay cross-posted from Good Structures arguing care for counterfactual uses of funding when assessing interventions.
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Nov 26, 2025
• 13min
“The overall cost-effectiveness of an intervention often matters less than the counterfactual use of its funding” by abrahamrowe
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Abraham Rowe, a researcher known for his work in effective philanthropy, dives into the crucial concept of counterfactual funding. He emphasizes that the true impact of interventions hinges on what donors would have funded otherwise. Rowe contrasts different donor scenarios, questioning whether it’s easier to enhance effective giving or redirect ineffective donations. He urges advisors to track counterfactuals and highlights the importance of measuring impact based on how it alters donor choices. A thought-provoking discussion for anyone in the philanthropic space!
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