Posts Tagged ‘Bono’
To keep a bit of seriousness, though, I’m going to propose a theory of international trade between Africa and celebrities. Africa exports stereotypical images of misery in return for celebrities’ advocacy for more Africa funds. The theory of trade says that trade only happens when both parties gain. Celebrities gain some combination of altruistic satisfaction, a good PR image, and a boost for their acting or singing career. Africa gains aid funds.
Celebrities finally swamp advocacy market – an application of economic theory. By Bill Easterly
Dambisa Moyo in der Süddeutschen:
Die Ökonomin und Bankerin hat einen Bestseller gegen Entwicklungshilfe geschrieben. Sie attackiert Rockstars, die sich zu Sprechern Afrikas aufschwingen.
Die Süddeutsche: Sing, Bono, sing…was anderes