Should We Spend Less on Foreign Aid? - TLDR Opinionated

Should We Spend Less on Foreign Aid? - TLDR Opinionated

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the UK's foreign aid, which is 0.7% of its gross national income, a target set by the UN. It explains how the aid is allocated, with significant portions going to Africa and Asia. The video also explores the debate on whether the UK should focus on domestic spending instead. It highlights the reasons for foreign aid, including political alliances and moral obligations, while also addressing criticisms such as dependency and governance issues in recipient countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of its gross national income does the UK spend on foreign aid?

1.5%

1.0%

0.7%

0.5%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries is NOT one of the top recipients of UK foreign aid?

Syria

Pakistan

Brazil

Ethiopia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main arguments for the UK providing foreign aid?

To increase military spending

To reduce taxes

To forge political alliances

To increase domestic employment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of survey respondents believe richer countries have a moral obligation to help smaller countries?

60%

70%

80%

90%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential negative effect of foreign aid on recipient countries?

Higher taxes

Reduced tourism

Dependency on aid

Increased inflation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, what is a common issue with food aid?

It increases local food prices

It disincentivizes local food production

It causes food shortages

It leads to overproduction

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suggested approach to improve the effectiveness of foreign aid?

Focus aid on military support

Increase the amount of aid

Reduce aid to all countries

Discriminate more with aid allocation