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“Balsa Research 2024 Update” by Zvi


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For our annual update on how Balsa is doing, I am turning the floor over to Jennifer Chen, who is the only person working full time on Balsa Research.

For my general overview of giving opportunities, see my post from last week.

Previously: The 2023 Balsa Research update post, Repeal the Jones Act of 1920.

tl;dr: In 2024, Balsa Research funded two upcoming academic studies on Jones Act impacts and published the Jones Act Post. In 2025, we’ll expand our research and develop specific policy proposals. Donate to Balsa Research here.

Today is Giving Tuesday. There are many worthy causes, including all of the ones highlighted by Zvi in a recent post. Of all of those orgs, there is one organization I have privileged information on – Balsa Research, where I’ve been working for the past year and a half.

Balsa Research [...]

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Outline:

(01:48) What We Did in 2024

(05:27) Looking Ahead to 2025

(06:40) Why Support Balsa

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First published:

December 3rd, 2024

Source:

https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/F7d9bCKit2mfvpKng/balsa-research-2024-update

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