Comment on Utilons vs. Hedons

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:01:58 GMT

I think the main reason food aid has been criticized is that it is often implemented in a way which a) empowers dictators or b) reduces profit opportunities for for African farmers and food distributors which reduces their incentive to invest in improving their farming or other businesses.

IOW, over-population is not the source of the negative externalities.

Discuss