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Commentary

Even the countries that believe most strongly in free-market economics recognize the need for redistributive policies to prevent deepening inequality, to maintain the social fabric, and to invest in people's capacities.

Internationally, such policies are weak or non-existent.

Aid may not be the most important of the measures needed.

But as well as being indispensable to many of the poorest nations, it is a barometer of international concern for poverty and development.