MacKenzie Scott's Giving, in Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs)
A new interactive model allows users to estimate the health impact of MacKenzie Scott's $26.3 billion in philanthropy using Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs). The tool uses Monte Carlo simulations to account for uncertainty in causal evidence, ranging from skeptical to credulous perspectives.
Why it matters
It provides a transparent, data-driven framework for evaluating the real-world effectiveness of large-scale charitable giving.
How much health does $26.3 billion of philanthropy buy? Drag the assumptions and watch a Monte Carlo cost-effectiveness model rerun in your browser.
The article describes a technical tool without taking a political stance on the philanthropy itself.
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