michaeljohnston0 comments on Giving What We Can, 80,000 Hours, and Meta-Charity - Less Wrong

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Comment author: michaeljohnston0 25 November 2012 07:04:14AM 0 points [-]

I'd also like to see evidence that Buffets don't have a significant social impact through the work they do. Successful companies create valued products, jobs, etc. and depend on investment. On the other hand, they may also make income inequality different and hence lead to less efficient allocations of resources in terms of quality of life. Anyone know a good starting point for reading about this?