• 16:55 - 18:13
Alison McDowell | Human Capital Markets, Predatory Philanthropy, & The Gamified World
Salt Lake City Pre-K, Goldman Sachs Profit Metrics
A social impact bond for pre-K in Salt Lake City used special education avoidance as a profit metric. Goldman Sachs received payments based on the claim that children in the program did not require special education services later. Critics argue the screening numbers were manipulated to ensure investor profit regardless of actual educational outcomes.