Madison Attends a Conference That Discusses the Importance of Foreign

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Multiple Choice

Madison attends a conference that discusses the importance of foreign aid in alleviating poverty. She listens to various speakers arguing for and against the need for foreign aid in alleviating poverty. If Madison's views are aligned with the views of economist Dambisa Moyo, Madison will most likely support:

• A) Paula, who argues that foreign aid promotes innovation in those countries that receive it.
• B) Cindy, who argues that foreign aid is completely utilized to develop infrastructure for the poor.
• C) Ruby, who argues that infusion of foreign aid creates an unnatural reliance on foreign donors.
• D) Jessica, who argues that the more foreign aid is poured into a poverty-stricken country, the faster it can move out of the poverty trap.

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