Question Discuss the potential benefits and costs of official development assistance as a contributor to socio-economic development. ... However, while ODA is believed to have a positive impact on the socio-economic development of recipient countries, others argue that the costs that these countries have to burden need to be taken into account as well. ... The following essay will begin by defining the concept of ODA, followed by a critical analysis of both potential benefits and costs that the less-developed nations have to experience to their socio-economic development through the reception...

• Word Count: 2127
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Mobilitists believe that the opportunity of an individual reaching the higher floors has improved over time. ... The steep rising costs of utilities further drains the poor. Healthcare is now a commodity with costs increasing annually. ... The consequence of increased childcare costs results in a drain on household budgets. ... Nevertheless, the rising costs prevent many of the poor from availing of this. ...

• Word Count: 1993
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Incomes for the poorest Americans have not nearly kept pace with rising housing costs. ... Job training, education, trade schools, and other systemic economic incentives and welfare disincentives should be applied with whatever funds are available from foundation or government sources. ... One might recommend that the US move towards a fully integrated computerized system which would make delivering benefits and getting people off the streets more cost effective. ... With projected federal and state budget surpluses, an opportunity exists for advocates of low-income housing to demand more mone...

• Word Count: 1729
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate