And spend they have.But the government cannot carry on handing out such largesse for ever.
It thought it could just carry on handing out fiscal transfers to the poor.
That means many countries face a choice: seize the moment to dismantle subsidies, or keep on handing out goodies that now cost less?
Until then, we'll carry on handing out boxes of Cornflakes and packets of rice to those who need it.
In a report by 60 Minutes last week, they showed the OLPC in Brazil, where they are planning on handing out one to every school child.
With a military regime in place, data sources were less than keen on handing over decisions.
Peripheral countries are less than keen on handing ownership of important banks to bureaucrats in Brussels.
Fields promised that he would try to cut back on handing free throws to opponents.
"No getting away from it, John," Fellows went on, handing Huston a drink.
It coincided with the end of his consultation on handing shareholders more powers over executive pay.
"And here's our Harry," Doodeheefver went on, handing her a ten-inch toy dog, in white chenille plush.
