A Friend in Need: A Friend, Indeed? U.S. Economic Interests and Emergency Response Aid Allocation

• In Event: JSS 12
  In JSS Session: Politics of Foreign Aid: Determinants and Effects

Brief Overview

The theory and empirical test result demonstrate that the U.S. makes rather empty promises to its political friends that are in need of emergency aid, while its actual disbursements are determined by the economic interests.

Author

• Yewon Kwon, Texas A&M University