do you think that our country gives more money to others than its own ppl.?

Question

the ratings show that we give more than any other country and forget about our own do you belive this.

Answer 1

What country?

OK, I'm assuming that it's either the UK or the US, that both have approximately the same approach to foreign policy.
I don't think any country gives more to causes abroad then in their own country. Just think of all the tax money that is used to build roads, houses, street lighting, science, medical facilities, education, etc.
There are two approaces to look at financial foreign policy. Firstly the international solidarity. Western countries have a lot of money and resources, and are aware that many people in the world miss out on all that. So they decide to give either money or resources for these countries so they can develop themselves better. In the long run these countries should be able to support themselves. This is an idealistic approach.
The less idealistic approach is purely economic. Rich countries are always trying to become richer, and to become richer you have to broaden your export possibilities. By giving money and resources to poor countries you enable those countries to buy stuff from your country. Another way of earning money is setting up factories and companies in cheaper countries, thus enabling your products to be manufactured at lower costs. The same approach is used to wage wars and diplomacy in other countries. Unstable countries (ie Iraq or Afghanistan) are bad export lands. By throwing over the government and installing your own, you create possibilities for your own companies to make money, thus enabling your own economy to grow, and thus enabling your country to become richer, and thus your own people.

I hope you don't think that all the money the US and the UK spent for the war in Iraq to be purely idealistic? This is just an investment in the long term, and will result in lots of money to be earned in the future by oil mostly.

Answer 2

I think we are all in danger of being called racists and cruel and not caring for our fellow man. What I have to say is wait until the people who have come over here have seen their parents and grandparents work their entire lives paying into a nation to see it not go to their children but people who have come to the county as this is where they will get the most money! I think it's terrible! Immigrants should not be able to claim benefits until they have worked, but in my opinion it should be the same for British nationals. Why should I work all day to house other people that have never contributed to my country! Sorry but that is just the way I feel. I do however praise anyone who comes to this country and makes a decent contribution to our nation. Merry Christmas everyone!

Answer 3

Assuming you are speaking of the USA....

As a total we give the most. As a % of GNP we are not so extravegant, and lag many countries.

The money given directly by the government has dropped an continues to drop. Much of it is in the form of military aid which is given because it benefits the US as well.

The money given by the private sector varies greatly, but is typically considered beneficial to the US and its citizens (otherwise it would not be raised). A good example is money provided to establish overseas Nature Preserves and sanctuaries.

Money from the government is typically given because it also benefits the US or is hoped to benefit the US. When it is determined it is no longer beneficial to the US the provsion is typically stopped.

Some examples:
In the 80s much much UN funding was stopped because it was determined it was funding programs which had been turned from their original purpose and used to spread anti-US propoganda. Many other programs were placed on notice and returned to their original purpose or were later stopped.

The US has donated a lot of money to foreign militaries to help support governments friendly to the west or contain governments hostile to the US.

When the Pallestinians were establishing a state, the US provided funding to the fledgling government. When the populus turned to Hamas for leadership the funding was removed.

Many have criticized the US for not providing more support to the western friendly government in Lebanon, which now faces oust by forces not friendly to the west.


You can find instances where the money is not beneficial, but as a whole the US receives far more benefit for its contributions that it costs.

Answer 4

Actually we don't give more money than any other country. The US is a debtor nation. China and Japan own most of the US now. As for quality of life, the US ranks about 43 on the list of countries. Whatever good you hear is propaganda designed to lull the masses and keep them asleep.

Answer 5

A thumb up for asking this!
I believe it! I also hate it. Think of the tax money we in the UK and colonies (including the USA) would all save, or the completly free uni tuition that could be given our own disadvantaged students if we were not buying or trying to buy friends all over the globe.
Charity begins at home, or should.
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"

Answer 6

Far too much money is sent abroad to line the pockets of the politicians of countries claiming poverty whilst the poor people of our own (UK) suffer.
Look at the recent scandal with Farepak and all those people who have lost vast sums of money they could not afford to lose and,where were our own Government and,how much have they helped out not at all.
It is disgusting all the money we send abroad,it should all be stopped and concentrate on our own people first however, I do not have any problems helping those that really need our help but,lets get our own poor people sorted first.

Answer 7

What country are you in?
I think you will find that this is a question asked in many countries around the world.
Are you talking in terms of monetary units per head of population, or simple overall dollar/pound/whatever denomination of currency?
Is the money given free of conditions?
Is there a strategic value to the funds being given?

Answer 8

Could you post the link to these ratings?

I guess you're excluding stuff like Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit and dole money from your definition of 'help'? Lots of countries still don't have those, or a free NHS, or pensions. Or council houses or housing associations or free schools for kids.
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Answer 9

Which is your country? i don't think if there is any country which gives more money to others than its own people.

Answer 10

no dont be daft: The UK spends far more on its own population than it spends on others, even if you include the billions that go to the EU

I suppose it depends how you assess the amounts spent where.

Think of the expenditure on health, welfare & benefits

This current governent is attempting to raise its aid budget to somewhere in the region of 0.5% (I think... mebbe it more, mebbe it less... but in any event its a tiny amount) of GDP

Individuals make contribuituions to charities who may spend money abroad... again its a tiny amount. heck it may be as high as 1% of GDP combined....

The EU is the big beneficiary of UK funds spent outside the UK.. I think that figure is soemwhere around £5..6bn... mebbe even higher these days.

in any event even that figure is dwarfed by governemtn expenditure on our welfare system. Perhaps we need a discussion on why we need to pay people unemployment benefits whilst at the same time stating that we need to import people from undeveloped nations to work here.