
Commissions Of Foreign Aid: An Evolution Of Thought / David Wallace -- A Historical Look At Objectives Of Foreign Aid, Congressional Action, And Legislative Changes (1961-1982) / Jean C. Lewis -- The Security Setting / Francis J. West, Jr. -- Security Assistance: Trends, Programs And Issues / Francis J. West, Jr. -- Security Assistance: Some Limitations / Anne H. Cahn -- Security Assistance: An Effective Instrument Of National Security Policy / Howard M. Fish -- Links Between Military And Economic Assistance / Jerome R. La Pittus -- A World Bank View Of Global Economic Growth / A.w. Clausen -- Ldc External Debt / Renee Harris Yates -- A Chamber Of Commerce Perspective On Latin American Development / R. Bruce Cuthbertson -- The Multiple Objective Of P.l. 480 / Frederick Blott -- The Effectiveness Of Economic Assistance / Elliot Berg -- Commentary On The Effectiveness Of Aid / John P. Lewis -- Future Directions For U.s. Assistance Programs / John W. Sewell -- Some Economic Effects Of Foreign Aid / Melvin B. Krauss -- New Directions Reconsidered / Douglas A. Evans -- Enhancing The Trade Promotional Aspects Of Aid / Jerome R. La Pittus -- Mixed Credit Financing / John K. Wilhelm -- The Economic Assistance Of Some Other Major Donors / Mark Lundell -- U.n. Systems Development Assistance / Patrick Demongeot -- The Role Of Private And Voluntary Organizations In Economic Assistance / Annette M. Pinckney -- A Constituency For Foreign Assistance / Andrew E. Rice And Gordon Donald, Jr. Edited By John Wilhelm And Gerry Feinstein. Includes Bibliographies And Index.
This collection investigates whether United States foreign assistance functions as a strategic investment for national interests or as an ineffective expenditure of public resources. Editors Gerry Feinstein and John Wilhelm compile a series of essays from various experts, policymakers, and economists to evaluate the historical objectives, legislative frameworks, and practical outcomes of American aid programs. The text balances theoretical economic arguments with practical assessments of military and economic assistance instruments.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts identify this volume as a comprehensive historical record of the debates surrounding U.S. foreign aid policy during the late 20th century. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational reference for understanding the evolution of American international development strategies.
Page Count:
398
Publication Date:
1984-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger
ISBN-10:
0030005345
ISBN-13:
9780030005343
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