Thinking of Donating Money to Japan? If So, Read This First.

By Filed under Science and Other News on March 16, 2011 with 3 comments

Felix Salmon: The case against donating money to Japan.

Tyler Cowen: The case for donating money to Japan.

GiveWell: The case against giving to most charities that give to Japan.

HT on all three to Marginal Revolution.

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  1. Bruce says:
    March 16, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Thanks for the pointers, but I wasn’t thinking of donating to Japan. It’s a rich country. They can take care of themselves.

  2. Vicki says:
    March 16, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Good food for thought.

  3. Nancy says:
    March 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    At least this post makes you stop and think before you write a check.