This poll is an interesting case study in comparative advantage. It seems that around half of EAs would actually find it easier to work a nonprofit making $40K than earn to give with a salary of $160K and donate $80K. I’m guessing it has something to do with sensitivity to the endowment effect/loss aversion.
Thanks for the very useful link. I think this means if you are one of those people who are okay with donating 50%, and if you donate to one of the smaller organizations that is funding constrained, it really would be high impact.
This poll is an interesting case study in comparative advantage. It seems that around half of EAs would actually find it easier to work a nonprofit making $40K than earn to give with a salary of $160K and donate $80K. I’m guessing it has something to do with sensitivity to the endowment effect/loss aversion.
Thanks for the very useful link. I think this means if you are one of those people who are okay with donating 50%, and if you donate to one of the smaller organizations that is funding constrained, it really would be high impact.