Effective altruism and policy

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Effective altruism and policy

Thursday 25th February 2016
16:00-17:00
What is effective altruism?

Effective altruism means doing the most
good one can.

 Using evidence
 Using the best available analysis
 Valuing everyone equally
The Centre for Effective Altruism was founded

in 2012 in Oxford
Effective altruism in charity

Quality

100%

Time 70 years
What does a QALY cost?

Treatment of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Antiretroviral

therapy
Source: Disease Control Priorities Project 3
What does a QALY cost?

Treatment of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Antiretroviral

therapy
£20,000 / QALY
barrier
Source: Disease Control Priorities Project 3
What does a QALY cost?

Treatment of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Antiretroviral

therapy
Source: Disease Control Priorities Project 3
What does a QALY cost?

Treatment of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Antiretroviral

therapy
Prevention of transmission
during pregnancy
Source: Disease Control Priorities Project 3
What does a QALY cost?

Treatment of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Antiretroviral

therapy
Prevention of transmission
during pregnancy
Source: Disease Control Priorities Project 3
What does a QALY cost?

Treatment of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Antiretroviral

therapy
Prevention of transmission
during pregnancy
Distribution of condoms
Source: Disease Control Priorities Project 3