Comment by p-nji on 20/01/2025 at 23:55 UTC

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View submission: The Guardian View on Developmentā€™s Paradox: The Rich Benefit More Than The Poor

If loans are so terrible for developing nations, then why do they keep borrowing money? Are they stupid?

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Comment by Isle395 at 22/01/2025 at 10:54 UTC

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Because 3rd world govts. are looking for short term fixes to get re-elected, and loans are something that begin to show the hurt only once your successors are in

Comment by sirplanalot at 24/01/2025 at 18:31 UTC

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Political corruption?