Food aid policies of rich nations can exacerbate famine and hunger problems in poor nations because
A. it causes no problems.
B. it robs the government of the poor country of valuable tax revenue.
C. the local farmers of the poor nation are forced out of business by the free or cheap food and the economy cannot stabilize properly.
D. it creates more fighting over food.
Answer: C
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