Ethics of Western Aid

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Does Western aid to impoverished African countries really help? Zambian economist Dambisa Moyo says no: it just lines the pockets of corrupt leaders and creates a culture of dependency. In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge we'll talk about the ethics of foreign aid, and hear why philosopher Peter Singers says we really do have a moral obligation to help the world's poorest people.

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September 11, 2023