US Aid or US Trade? – Relative Effect on Worldwide Human Development
Abstract
The effect of aid on economic growth is unclear. It may be more plausible to argue that aid impacts the quality of life. We find that the level of US aid has no impact on the quality of life of people in recipient countries as measured by the Human Development Index of those countries. Trade is significant in improving HDI.Suggested Citation
Atin Basu Choudhary and Tinni Sen. "US Aid or US Trade? – Relative Effect on Worldwide Human Development" Proceedings of the International Business and Economics Research Conference (2006).