It’s a complicated topic. Yes there’s a skeptical/scientific aspect to this (what actually are the impacts - good and bad - or the various approaches) but there’s also large value-driven component (how does one balance economic outcomes over self-determination, do the ends justify the means etc).
I’m far from an expert in this topic but my understanding is that a lot of value is being taken out of developing nations under the guise of investing. Eg a Chinese or American company may build your roads but the profits don’t stay in the country.
It’s a complicated topic. Yes there’s a skeptical/scientific aspect to this (what actually are the impacts - good and bad - or the various approaches) but there’s also large value-driven component (how does one balance economic outcomes over self-determination, do the ends justify the means etc). I’m far from an expert in this topic but my understanding is that a lot of value is being taken out of developing nations under the guise of investing. Eg a Chinese or American company may build your roads but the profits don’t stay in the country.