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The primary purpose of Foreign Aid isn't about charity.

McGillivray, F., & Smith, A. (2008). Punishing the prince: a theory of interstate relations, political institutions, and leader change. Princeton University Press.

It's about influencing governments. It's a really nice way to "bribe" foreign officials for things that a government wants.



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