Prof. Paul Smeets
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Maximizing Impact: Donations & Sustainable Finance with Prof. Paul Smeets
How can you make the most impact with you donations?
Improve your investment decisions?
And what does science tell us about how you can be happier?
Subscribe to this channel and join me in discovering insights into charitable projects and what makes them impactful, understanding donor motivations, and staying ahead of trends that drive meaningful change!
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Paul Smeets is Professor of Philanthropy and Sustainable Finance at the University of Amsterdam. His goal is to maximise the impact of every euro donated to charity and every euro invested with impact. Therefore, he evaluates the impact of charitable projects; studies what motivates people to give; and explores new developments and trends in the world of philanthropy and sustainable finance.
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Should I really fly less to fight climate change? | Prof. Paul Smeets
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Join us, as we explore the best ways you can help tackle climate change. In this video, we dive into three lifestyle choices: living car-free, avoiding transatlantic flights, and adopting a plant-based diet. What does science say about the effectiveness of each method and which one has the most significant impact on reducing your carbon footprint? Watch to discover practical tips and make infor...
De groeiende trend van crowdfunding in Nederland - interview met L1
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Crowdfunding heeft zich ontpopt als een krachtig platform om middelen te mobiliseren, zoals prachtig geïllustreerd wordt door het hartverwarmende succesverhaal van Zeb uit Limburg. Dankzij de gezamenlijke vrijgevigheid van bijdragers kon Zeb's familie €400.000 inzamelen voor zijn behandeling in Italië. Deze vorm van fondsenwerving leunt sterk op persoonlijke betrokkenheid, een factor die ongelo...
Finance Meets Comedy with Prof. Paul Smeets
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Watch the interview with two comedians at the European Finance Association. We talk about memory bias, how you can make more money from your investments, and the yes-and mentality which could lead to more creative ideas. Paul Smeets is Professor of Philanthropy and Sustainable Finance at the University of Amsterdam. His goal is to maximise the impact of every euro donated to charity and every e...
Prof. Paul Smeets - Short glimpse of the 2024 American Finance Association in San Antonio, Texas
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Why do investors pay higher fees on sustainable investments? Gunnar Gutsche and I presented our paper "Why do investors pay higher fees on sustainable investments? An experiment in 5 European countries." at the 2024 American Finance Association in San Antonio, Texas. We investigate why investors pay higher fees for sustainable funds. Is it because of their social preferences (they pay to do goo...
A Short Message from Prof. Paul Smeets
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It's the Season of Giving! The holiday spirit is in the air, and it's that special time of year when generosity shines brightest. In this video, I'm excited to share a simple yet effective strategy to maximize the impact of your Christmas donations. Whether you're a seasoned giver or new to the world of charitable contributions, these tips will help ensure that your generosity reaches those who...
Inaugural lecture: Driving Positive Change in Society | Prof. Paul Smeets
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🌟 Inaugural Lecture Highlights: Driving Positive Change in Society 🎥 Excited to share a short video impression from my inaugural lecture! Dive into the key insights from my talk: "Towards a Thriving Society: How Donors and Investors Can Drive Positive Change." 🔑 Key Takeaways: 1. Sustainable Investing in Focus: My research reveals a strong preference among pension members for more sustainable i...
Experimenting for a better tomorrow | The Happiness Professor
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Despite their proven success in medicine, RCTs remain underutilized in fields such as public policy, education, and charity. Let's explore the three main reasons behind this underutilization. By increasing the use of RCTs we can ensure that our efforts are evidence-based and yield positive outcomes. Paul Smeets is Professor of Philanthropy and Sustainable Finance at the University of Amsterdam....
How to restore nature using new technologies? A talk with Mike Odenhoven, co-founder of Sumthing
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In this podcast, Paul Smeets engages in a conversation with Mike Odenhoven, the co-founder of Sumthing. Sumthing is not just a platform-it's a revolution for eco-conscious donors. Through it, contributors can witness, in real-time, the tangible impact of their contributions to nature restoration projects. In a world where the urgent need to rejuvenate our ailing ecosystems is paramount, the lac...
Berkely trip: getting up close to drivers of luxury vehicles
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Recently I discussed our study exploring whether drivers of luxury vehicles are more prone to flout traffic laws than those in cheaper cars. Now, I've visited the very heart of this research - the exact crosswalk in Berkeley - to witness the current situation firsthand. Dive into this 60-second video for a quick glimpse! Watch our original video regarding this study here: ua-cam.com/video/BG2-f...
A one-minute glimpse into the Western Finance Association conference in San Fransisco
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Marten Laudi and I travelled to San Francisco to present our paper, 'Do Financial Advisors Charge Sustainable Investors a Premium?'. We invite you to check out this one-minute video to get a brief impression of the conference, understand the key findings of our paper and see a few highlights from the city. Read the paper here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3887716 Follow Paul on T...
Armoede stijgt wereldwijd: wat kun jij doen? | Paul Smeets bij 'Met Het Oog Op Morgen' op Radio 1.
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De VN heeft uitgerekend dat wereldwijd 165 miljoen mensen in armoede zijn beland in de laatste drie jaar. Ministers van Financiën van de G20 bespreken de aanpak van dit enorme probleem. Wat kunnen zij doen en wat kun je zelf doen? www.givewell.org/ doneereffectief.nl/
3 biases in charitable giving
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Donors give generously to charity. Yet, they may also have biases that steer them away from the most high-impact charities. Let's dive into the top three prevalent biases that influence philanthropic decisions: Overhead Aversion - The tendency to favor charities with low overheads, regardless of their impact. Diversification Bias - The inclination to spread donations thinly across multiple char...
Your memory may be costing you money | The Happiness Professor
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Is your memory costing you money? In this video, we delve into the fascinating subject of memory bias and its impact on your investment returns. Discover how the tricks our memory plays can lead us to make less-than-optimal financial decisions. Whether you're a veteran investor or a novice in the world of finance, this video is a must-watch. Gain invaluable insights to help you navigate the inv...
Investing sustainably or donating to charity? That is the question!
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Are you considering investing in a sustainable investment fund? This short video will tell you what science says about its impact compared to a donation to an effective climate charity. Links to the mentioned sources: Founders Pledge Impactful Climate Change Charities founderspledge.com/funds/climate-change-fund Articles on the limited impact of ESG investing for retail investors papers.ssrn.co...
Why do investors pay higher fees on sustainable investments? | The Happiness Professor
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Why do investors pay higher fees on sustainable investments? | The Happiness Professor
On set with Paul Smeets & Gunnar Gutsche
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On set with Paul Smeets & Gunnar Gutsche
Goede(?) doelen | Paul Smeets bij dr. Kelder & Co op Radio 1
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Goede(?) doelen | Paul Smeets bij dr. Kelder & Co op Radio 1
Prof. Paul Smeets | Het Grote Obesitasdebat 2022
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Prof. Paul Smeets | Het Grote Obesitasdebat 2022
Does having a lot of money make you mean? | The Happiness Professor
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Does having a lot of money make you mean? | The Happiness Professor
Hebben we in tijden van hoge inflatie nog wel geld voor goede doelen? - EenVandaag
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Hebben we in tijden van hoge inflatie nog wel geld voor goede doelen? - EenVandaag
A Christmas Message from Prof. Paul Smeets
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A Christmas Message from Prof. Paul Smeets
Wervingsbureaus en goede doelen - Paul Smeets bij EenVandaag - 28 maart 2022
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Wervingsbureaus en goede doelen - Paul Smeets bij EenVandaag - 28 maart 2022
Prof. Paul Smeets over rijkdom, armoede en geluk
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Prof. Paul Smeets over rijkdom, armoede en geluk
Do You Pay a Premium for Responsible Investments? | The Happiness Professor
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Do You Pay a Premium for Responsible Investments? | The Happiness Professor
Dragen hobbies bij aan ons geluk? Paul Smeets vertelt er meer over in EditieNL (18 oktober 2021)
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Dragen hobbies bij aan ons geluk? Paul Smeets vertelt er meer over in EditieNL (18 oktober 2021)
Episode 4 | How to decrease the gender gap in education?
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Episode 4 | How to decrease the gender gap in education?
Episode 3 | Why do we tend to see relatively few female philanthropists?
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Episode 3 | Why do we tend to see relatively few female philanthropists?
Keep Calm, Stay Wise - International Day of Happiness with Prof. dr. Paul Smeets
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Keep Calm, Stay Wise - International Day of Happiness with Prof. dr. Paul Smeets
Episode 2 | Three tips to maximise the impact of your donations
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Episode 2 | Three tips to maximise the impact of your donations

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @justinling-pv8di
    @justinling-pv8di 8 днів тому

    De beste man begrijpt niet dat structureel doneren niemand doet uit zichzelf

  • @soemanozeijlmans3721
    @soemanozeijlmans3721 Місяць тому

    Hype!

  • @SEOExpert23490
    @SEOExpert23490 2 місяці тому

    Hello, hope you are doing well. your content is fantastic,also you uploaded video on your schedule,but why does your youtube channel haven’t many views & subscribers ? Because your video didn’t go to the targeted audience SEO helps your videos on the top of the pages.i noticed some problems with why your channel isn’t growing. i have a lot of plans for your channel.

  • @SEOExpert23490
    @SEOExpert23490 2 місяці тому

    Hi and how are you? Although it has to be optimised for search engines, your content is fantastic. Could we discuss the reasons for the improper increase in your UA-cam channel's views and subscribers? and methods for naturally raising it?

  • @SEOExpert23490
    @SEOExpert23490 2 місяці тому

    Hello, hope you are doing well. your content is fantastic,also you uploaded video on your schedule,but why does your youtube channel haven’t many views & subscribers ? Because your video didn’t go to the targeted audience SEO helps your videos on the top of the pages.i noticed some problems with why your channel isn’t growing. i have a lot of plans for your channel.

  • @haywamasri
    @haywamasri 3 місяці тому

    goed van de wervingbureaus

  • @duncansmith7562
    @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

    This guy is a total fraud. He believes that climate change is a bad thing, yet cites no evidence he has weighed up the pros and cons of climate change.

  • @cameron.t
    @cameron.t 4 місяці тому

    What if you fly to fight climate change? What’s the alternative, riding a bike across country and taking 2 weeks to do it while consuming a whole lot more food/water and producing more waste? CO2 awareness is good, but it should be holistic and consider the cost of NOT taking a flight. Not taking a flight does not suddenly/necessarily zero out your CO2 waste… Now celebrities flying for cheesecakes? Yeah, we should have a CO2 tax on crud like that.

    • @duncansmith7562
      @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

      no one should have to pay a carbon tax on flying anywhere. on balance, more CO2 in the atmosphere is a good thing.

    • @cameron.t
      @cameron.t 4 місяці тому

      @@duncansmith7562 I’d say in the grander scheme it’s neutral. A lot of people would die or be affected, while a lot more lives would prosper. Look at Canada… the melting ice is opening up new, very efficient, trade routes. Then you have the other country… that’s actively excited for access to the Siberian tundra… I will disagree on one point. A celebrity flying for cheesecake should be taxed. 😆

    • @duncansmith7562
      @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

      @@cameron.t it's clear to me there are untold advantages to climate change, in particular global warming. many more people die of the cold than of the heat, and as you mentioned, vast tracts of land are opened up to development with a thawing of the frozen north, and rising temperatures mean more CO2 in the atmosphere which helps to green the planet and increase crop yields. curious that the prof presenting the video has no answer to the benefits of climate change.

    • @cameron.t
      @cameron.t 4 місяці тому

      @@duncansmith7562 It’s unlikely you or I would benefit. Nor would the current world. It would cause a lot of change and unrest, and only the top of society would benefit. Yes, there would be benefit but the cost matters…?

    • @duncansmith7562
      @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

      @@cameron.t An ever greening planet with increased crop yields means a downward push on food prices! You, me and everyone else benefits from that! Less of your tax contribution need be sent to Ethiopia to feed the starving millions!

  • @duncansmith7562
    @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

    Climate change is good for the planet, so don't waste your money on doing something that doesn't help.

    • @plonss
      @plonss 4 місяці тому

      In what respect is it good ? Explain please.

    • @duncansmith7562
      @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

      @@plonss we are told that one aspect of climate change is that average global temperatures are increasing. would you agree with that statement? yes or no?

    • @plonss
      @plonss 4 місяці тому

      @@duncansmith7562 Statistics are not something you cannot agree with or not, they are what they are, statistics.

    • @duncansmith7562
      @duncansmith7562 4 місяці тому

      @@plonss looks like reading comprehension in English is not your forte. I didn't ask you to agree or disagree with any statistics. I asked you if you agreed or disagreed with the STATEMENT. I'll give you a second chance at answering.

    • @plonss
      @plonss 4 місяці тому

      @@duncansmith7562 Yes of course I agree with that statement, that is why I remarked that statistics are not something you can agree with or not, but apparently you missed my point.

  • @korstiaanakse1
    @korstiaanakse1 9 місяців тому

    Ik geef ze nooit wat kunnen me de pot op elk goededoel is er vooral voor hun eigen portomonee

  • @durairaja1200
    @durairaja1200 9 місяців тому

    Very nice subject and video explaining the same. Video really helps understand the subject very well. Lot of handworks put here.

  • @blax45
    @blax45 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic!

  • @durairaja1200
    @durairaja1200 11 місяців тому

    All the best Professor.

  • @jets7991
    @jets7991 11 місяців тому

    Geweldig!

  • @tristanbakker3404
    @tristanbakker3404 Рік тому

    Cbf is ook commercieel

  • @bruce5186
    @bruce5186 Рік тому

    🙌 *promosm*

  • @kristine6996
    @kristine6996 Рік тому

    Excellent work multiply it by 1 million. Create a point of contact in every country. Let AI help you.

  • @kristine6996
    @kristine6996 Рік тому

    Mr. Smeets, deed u ook een sociologisch onderzoek gerelateerd aan de geografie? Speelt de plaats waar men geboren is een rol? Niet alleen de bankrekening aub want dat is zo eenvoudig.

  • @kristine6996
    @kristine6996 Рік тому

    When there is a large amount of money is envolved every invester, banker, government is interested. An effective watchdog on different levels is the only answer to keep the project incorruptible. Transparancy is key. Poverty strikes the most vulnerable. Involve 60% of women in your investment. Women tend to be more cautious.

  • @kristine6996
    @kristine6996 Рік тому

    The attitude of tsedaka in Judaism is impressive. Giving is an act, a mindset, a connecting loving kindness. 🌳

  • @kristine6996
    @kristine6996 Рік тому

    Hoe heeft oorlog een impact op je donatie?

  • @kristine6996
    @kristine6996 Рік тому

    Armoede ligt niet altijd bloot op de straat. Mensen zijn trots en beschaamd om geld of hulp te vragen. Banken spelen een immense rol in armoedebeleid en ontsnappen vaak aan hun verantwoordelijkheid…

  • @toddbashi404
    @toddbashi404 Рік тому

    Promo_SM

  • @durairaja1200
    @durairaja1200 Рік тому

    Nice study.

  • @reinderdorman2169
    @reinderdorman2169 Рік тому

    The title says "does having a lot of money [...]", but the socio-econonic status is infered from the car's worth/age, and in other studies from a composit of income, education and occupational prestige, correct? From the brief look at the papers, it's not so easy to disentangle income and education for instance, as I can imagine that these two dimensions might have widely different effects on someones pro-social behavior. Even so, within education (i.e. MD versus business school) could already spell out someones pro-social attitude. Also, isn't the highest cuttoff for cars and or income a bit low? in the main study the highest category was cars above 44k. That doesn't really constitute "rich" I think, seeing how there are cars going up to 200k (such as the Ferrari's as mentioned in this video). Similarly, the "higher income donate more" tops off at income above 60k, while that's arguably not really "rich". I mean, I wouldn't consider a postdoc rich, nor a full prof actually. There are quite some ranges above this, especially when you reach the levels where one could financially attain things some other people really will never be able to reach. Otherwise intersting stuff. Would love to hear your opinion on when "richness" CAN become problematic, what the upper bounds are. Especially interesting when you reach exceptional levels of wealth and power (power for instance in the sense of having a particularly position in a company with many means at your disposal).

  • @l0nz3r0
    @l0nz3r0 2 роки тому

    Wat geeft die Harmienke Kloeze slechte antwoorden zeg! niet eens luisteren naar de vragen, maar er om heen proberen te praten.

  • @acquisitium
    @acquisitium 3 роки тому

    leuk filmpje.hoe lang loopt het project al?

    • @paulsmeets5774
      @paulsmeets5774 3 роки тому

      Het project zit in de start fase en zal ongeveer twee jaar lopen

    • @acquisitium
      @acquisitium 3 роки тому

      @@paulsmeets5774 kan je mij mailen op acquisitium@gmail.com. ik denk dat we hier over twee jaar graag over schrijven in de ICC gids.