How much is a dollar worth? The case of Vegan Outreach

Abstract

This article explores the cost-effectiveness of donating to Vegan Outreach. The author argues that donating to Vegan Outreach is an extremely effective way to reduce animal suffering. By distributing illustrated booklets promoting veganism, Vegan Outreach persuades individuals to adopt vegetarian or vegan diets, resulting in fewer animals being raised and slaughtered for food. The author presents a detailed analysis of the factors influencing the cost-effectiveness of Vegan Outreach’s work, such as the number of people reached by each booklet, the proportion who become vegetarian or vegan, and the length of time they maintain their new diets. By considering these factors, the author calculates that a single dollar donated to Vegan Outreach can prevent between 100 days and 51 years of suffering on a factory farm. – AI-generated abstract