Note also that it’s very hard to distinguish (especially in others) someone who’s altruistic because they derive satisfaction by improving welfare, or if they want to appear altruistic, so people will treat them as if they want to improve welfare. Fortunately, it doesn’t matter—actions, even with poor motivations, are often the important part of actual welfare improvements.
Note also that it’s very hard to distinguish (especially in others) someone who’s altruistic because they derive satisfaction by improving welfare, or if they want to appear altruistic, so people will treat them as if they want to improve welfare. Fortunately, it doesn’t matter—actions, even with poor motivations, are often the important part of actual welfare improvements.