But emerging economies retort that the reason capital is flooding their way may have less to do with their long-term prospects than with temporary factors such as unusually loose rich-world monetary policy, over which they have no control.
And one of the reasons why China is flooding the world with cheap steel is that it is facing a slump in demand at home.
The Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper, suggested that the bailout label was a "major reason why constituents flooded Capitol Hill offices with phone calls and e-mails, overwhelmingly urging lawmakers to reject it".
Despite the swath of issues that surround her performances, there's a reason the crowd flooded the lawn to hear her, squealing at their favorite songs (which included Mr Intentional and Mystery of Iniquity): she is beloved.
Most light art pieces live inside a museum or gallery, and for good reason— light easily floods the white walls of an exhibition space, creating an almost hypnotic experience.
"There are several reasons: the avalanche of money flooding the markets; the financial gang-tackling by all major countries, via stimulus, direct investment and quantitative easing; and the necessity we need a global banking system that works and we don't have one right now".
Social aspects are important, as they represent both the reason for flood management and the growth in exposure, as well as providing the context within which any decision will be made.
It was "ludicrous" that the government had cut road maintenance budgets by £1.2bn over the four years from April 2011, but had then intermittently given £1.1bn of additional funding on nine separate occasions for reasons including flooding and winter damage to the roads, Mrs Hodge said.
DVD sales are sagging for various reasons, including a flooded marketplace and competition for leisure time.
This is one of the reasons that Americans worry about Chinese products flooding our market.
