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Should Rich Nations Help the Poor?

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Should Rich Nations Help the Poor? by David Hulme explores the ethical and practical arguments surrounding international aid. It delves into the responsibilities wealthy countries might have in alleviating global poverty, analysing the impact of aid on development and the challenges of implementing effective assistance strategies. Through a philosophical and psychological lens, the book encourages readers to consider different perspectives on aid and its implications for both donors and recipients.
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You might find this book engaging if you're interested in exploring the ethical and philosophical debates surrounding international aid and the responsibilities of affluent nations in reducing global poverty. It provides a thought-provoking analysis of the moral arguments for and against aid, delving into whether and how wealthy countries should support poorer ones.

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In the past decade, the developed world has spent almost US$ 2 trillion on foreign aid for poorer countries. Yet 1. 2 billion people still live in extreme poverty and around 2. 9 billion cannot meet their basic human needs.

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In the past decade, the developed world has spent almost US$ 2 trillion on foreign aid for poorer countries. Yet 1.2 billion people still live in extreme poverty and around 2.9 billion cannot meet their basic human needs.

But should rich nations continue to help the poor? In this short book, leading global poverty analyst David Hulme explains why helping the world’s neediest communities is both the right thing to do and the wise thing to do — if rich nations want to take care of their own citizens’ future welfare.

The real question is how best to provide this help. The way forward, Hulme argues, is not conventional foreign aid but trade, finance, and environmental policy reform. But this must happen alongside a change in international social norms so that we all recognise the collective benefits of a poverty-free world.

Should Rich Nations Help the Poor? is a thought-provoking examination of the ethical and practical dimensions of global poverty alleviation.

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David Hulme's work is praised as a passionate plea for addressing poverty, highlighting the interconnected self-interests between rich nations and global issues like pandemics and climate change. It's noted for advocating global connectedness with thoughtful reforms and foreign aid modifications, presented in a persuasive and accessible manner. The book is valuable for development practitioners and policymakers, offering clarity on complex topics and sparking discussions on future development initiatives.

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ISBN: 9780745686059

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 136

About the Author

David Hulme is Professor of Development Studies at The University of Manchester where he is Director of the Brooks World Poverty Institute and CEO of the Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre

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