Don't see it as supporting their economy, but as burning their crops.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests that supporting a certain economy might actually harm it.
- In plain terms
- Do not think helping their economy helps; think of it as destroying crops.
- What can you take from it?
- Some economic support may actually be harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does aid always help?
- How do you evaluate economic impact?
Another view
The metaphor oversimplifies complex economic interactions.
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