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Comment author: Viliam_Bur 28 January 2012 12:36:23PM 1 point [-]

If the main problem with international aid is low IQ and conscientiousness (NB -- not conceding this), then that is just evidence that foreign aid should focus first on things that affect this. IQ appears to negatively correlate with rates of parasitic infection, and also with exposure to mercury.

Lobbying for thermometer export ban = most efficient charity ever?