We often hear that the poorest among us require government to help them get out of poverty.

Of course the evidence from the little economy speaks volumes as to the damage that is done by so called government help.

Lessons from around the world with humanitarian aid and short term help are "exposed" by Professor Coyne in his book Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humantarian Action Fails.

So you might ask what the solution in a word or two. Well, the answer is, Economic Freedom.

Hope you enjoy the discussion in the video below.