# More Than Good Intentions

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- Book: [More Than Good Intentions](https://www.bookquiver.com/dean-karlan/more-than-good-intentions) ([More Than Good Intentions.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/dean-karlan/more-than-good-intentions.md))
- Authors: [Dean Karlan](https://www.bookquiver.com/dean-karlan), [Jacob M. Appel](https://www.bookquiver.com/jacob-m-appel)
- Publisher: Plume
- ISBN: 978-04-5229-756-2
- Pages: 320
- Published: 2012-03-27
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

A revolutionary approach to poverty that takes human irrationality into account-and unlocks the mystery of making philanthropic spending really work. American individuals and institutions spent billions...