Asked by Patricia Callison on Jun 20, 2024
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Martha attends a conference that discusses the importance of foreign aid in alleviating poverty. She listens to various speakers arguing for and against the need for foreign aid in alleviating poverty. If Martha's views are aligned with the views of economist Dambisa Moyo, whose argument will Martha support?
A) Andy, who argues that foreign aid promotes innovation in those countries that receive it
B) Cindy, who argues that foreign aid frequently goes to corrupt leaders who build personal wealth rather than the infrastructure their countries need
C) Nathan, who argues that foreign aid creates a natural, healthy reliance on foreign donors
D) Jeff, who argues that similar to a car with a dead battery, poor countries require a "jump start"-an infusion of foreign aid
Dambisa Moyo
An international economist and author known for her work on global economic trends and policies affecting economic development.
Foreign Aid
Involves the transfer of resources from one country to another, typically from developed to developing nations, aimed at promoting economic development and welfare.
Corrupt Leaders
Corrupt leaders are individuals in positions of power who engage in dishonest or fraudulent conduct, often misusing their authority for personal gain or to manipulate outcomes in their favor.
- Acquire knowledge of the function and effects of overseas help versus self-dependence in countries struggling with poverty.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the function and effects of overseas help versus self-dependence in countries struggling with poverty.
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