Introduction : a living example of the puzzle -- The man of the humanitarian system -- The evolution of humanitarian action -- Adaptability and the planner's problem -- Political competition replaces market competition -- The bureaucracy of humanitarianism -- Killing people with kindness --...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Executive Summary -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Positioning the Debate: A Strategic Perspective -- Note -- Chapter 3 Choice and Paternalism: The Economics of Transfer Selection -- Notes -- Chapter 4...