Re: Should Developed Countries Give Aid to Developing Countries?
A few things here. First of all, it's a lot more complex than that. In North and South America, the spread of previously unknown diseases wiped out large populations before the Europeans took over. They weren't in a position to fight back at all. They were dying. As for Africa, the slave trade was largely aided by local leaders, but it's a lot more complicated than you're making it out to be. Also, a lot of countries are suffering from the after effects of dictatorships in more recent times, which were often fueled by the cold war.
Secondly, even if those countries are largely involved in their own instability, economics are a lot more complicated than "fend for yourself". As stated in my above example, Europe was in this position not too long ago. Especially Germany...it was FLATTENED after the War, and it was Germany's own fault (more or less...we could go into the destabilizing effects of the Treaty of Versailles but this is a different topic). Had Germany and the other devastated European countries been left to fend for themselves, it's not likely the US market would have expanded as it did.
Thirdly, is it the fault of the people of the present for deeds done by leaders in the past? If so, we're ALL screwed in some way, shape, or form.
Countries don't exist in a bubble. Global economics are influenced by other countries. Western countries are in the position they are in because of international trade.
Originally posted by westwoden
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Secondly, even if those countries are largely involved in their own instability, economics are a lot more complicated than "fend for yourself". As stated in my above example, Europe was in this position not too long ago. Especially Germany...it was FLATTENED after the War, and it was Germany's own fault (more or less...we could go into the destabilizing effects of the Treaty of Versailles but this is a different topic). Had Germany and the other devastated European countries been left to fend for themselves, it's not likely the US market would have expanded as it did.
Thirdly, is it the fault of the people of the present for deeds done by leaders in the past? If so, we're ALL screwed in some way, shape, or form.
Countries don't exist in a bubble. Global economics are influenced by other countries. Western countries are in the position they are in because of international trade.
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