This may be true for most of the countries whose gross domestic product makes them attain the status of developed societies, but in case of low-level income nations it is not entirely possible for the respective governments to pursue totally home grown policies. Such underdeveloped countries are plagued with the necessity of adhering to the dictates of the semi-globalized economy of the world and forces out side their control play a major factor in influencing policies at home. ... For example, agricultural industry which will incorporate the wheat and maize crop and large scale manufacturing...

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Welfare is one of America's most important social policies aimed at helping the poor. ... Because the poverty population is disproportionately concentrated in big cities, the cities are obligated to spend more of their own fiscal resources per resident to combat poverty as compared to smaller cities, especially most suburbs with a lower percentage of poor residents. ... The TANF was much stricter than the former welfare policy. ... For example, welfare per month for three children costs the government anywhere from $377 to $656. ... Wisconsin, for example, which has led the nation in re...

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In her book "Dead Aid," Moyo describes Africa's aid dependency suggesting the use of raising government bonds to raise funds rather than borrowing from World Bank or governments giving the example of Nigeria, which has already been successful. ... An example of blooming microfinance can be seen in Zambia with over $75 Million given out and successfully repaid. ... The total amount may seem miniscule compared to foreign aid however FDI carries a fiscal multiplier. ... It should be noted that aid by itself isn't sufficient or capable enough to eradicate poverty but with the correct mac...

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Thailand can be taken as an example. ... The author stressed that because of the external assistance, good policies fail to be adopted, resources are misallocated and the nation growth is hence weakened. ...

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