third world debt
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THIRD WORLD DEBT Cancelling all 3rd world debt seems morally right, but there are good economic reasons to be cautious. Debt cancellation should help create sustained economic growth and human development. However, this may not be the case if the money goes into the hands of the rich elite or corrupt dictators. Therefore it makes sense to use debt cancellation as a lever to get changes that are essential for economic growth and the emergence of good governance. For example, every child must get an education until 12 Debt cancellation should be given when it reduces poverty or brings sustained human development but not if it reinforces dualism and puts money in the hands of a corrupt or self serving elite. This is a result of the corrupt individuals wasting money on arms races or dictators using it to suppress people. This is the case in Zimbabwe where there is...

