Understanding Corruption and Aid in Africa

Understanding Corruption and Aid in Africa

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Moral Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses how corruption affects governments by distorting incentive structures, particularly in the context of aid in Africa. It highlights how aid can create negative incentives, leading to corruption and lack of accountability. The video also explores the relationship between aid and political leadership, noting that good leaders can become corrupt due to these incentives. The ongoing debate about aid's impact in Africa is also covered, emphasizing the lack of representation for African voices in this discussion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary factor that drives both individuals and governments according to the video?

Education

Wealth

Incentives

Power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does aid create a negative incentive structure?

By promoting education

By reducing taxes

By encouraging investment

By allowing misuse of funds without consequences

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common outcome for African leaders who misuse aid funds?

They are often jailed

They face no significant consequences

They are rewarded

They lose their positions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used in economics to describe corruption or graft?

Rent seeking

Resource allocation

Profit sharing

Market manipulation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between aid and political leadership in Africa?

Aid strengthens political leadership

Aid is independent of political leadership

Aid is intertwined with political leadership

Aid weakens political leadership

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge for good African leaders according to the video?

Avoiding media scrutiny

Finding enough resources

Gaining international recognition

Maintaining their moral integrity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to separate political leadership from the aid model in Africa?

Because aid is rarely given

Because aid is always beneficial

Because political leaders are always honest

Because aid often supports corrupt leaders

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