Abstract
Abstract We propose and apply a crude categorization of development aid forms ranging from those with a larger private to a larger public goods component. We reason that the degree of ‘privateness’ is greatest with the highest probability of direct financial compensation and the greatest control by the ‘national’ donor (be it private or public sector). This categorization is used to comparatively analyze foreign aid spending by Japan, the United States, and the entire Development Assistance Committee (DAC). With specific regard to Japan, we conclude that neither the most negative interpretations or the most positive claims seem fully warranted. Japan clearly is not empty‐headed about aid, purely selfish, or simply a follower of others. And the US record is not compatible with comprehensive claims for American leadership and special devotion to public goods provision in the world political‐economy through use of the foreign aid tool. Our findings also suggest, however, that Japanese movement toward a large...
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